This temple is dedicated to Hindu deity – Kuteti Devi and it is located on top of ‘Hari parvat’ which is at a distance of only two kilometres from Uttarkashi. Apart from ‘darshan’, ‘puja’ and blessings of the deity, the place is very beautiful and people also come here to enjoy the nature with spectacular views.
Away from the dirt of Uttarkashi, the walk to Kutati Devi temple allows you to appreciate the true beauty of the city in its God-given setting. There are mountains all around and meandering its way through them the gushing Bhagirathi river with Uttarkashi spread on both banks and rising into the mountains.
The temple is situated across the river from the town and surrounded by mountains. It is a short walk uphill across the walking bridge.
From inside the Kudeti Devi Temple, like many other ancient temples, gives an exquisite view. It is interesting and peaceful. As often happens that many people claim a place and it gets divided with ‘the old being neglected’ and ‘new being center of attraction’. Kuteti too has suffered the divisiveness of the society and thus a new garish marble edifice has come up behind the real temple. You might pick which one you wish to visit too.