Paatal Devi Mandir

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Location: JM87+7W7 Shail, Villiage Bal Dhoti, Almora, Uttarakhand 263601, India

Estimated visiting times: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)

Paatal Devi Mandir is one of the exciting places to visit in Almora under Uttarakhand in India. This Mandir is close to Almora. About five/six kilometers away from Almora. “The village of Shail has a temple located in it.”This Mandir is dedicated to the goddess Durga. Eight other Mandirs are also committed to the different forms of the goddess Durga. It is a very ancient Mandir. But still, it is used for prayer, and the idol of the Mandir is worshiped every day.

Attraction

People mainly visit Paatal Devi Mandir for religious reasons. But the ancient building of the Mandir is photogenic, and the vintage vibe will relax one’s mind. The atmosphere of this place is so relaxing. It will take away all your negative feelings. There is greenery all over the temple premises. Trees surround the Mandir. It is a perfect place for prayer. The green surrounding soothes one’s eye as well as mind. The environment of the Mandir is calm and peaceful.

History

A brave soldier named Sumer officer built this ancient temple. He created this Mandir about 200 years ago under the rule of Chand Ancestry, and Deep Chand was the king then. For some reason, the Mandir was destroyed. The Gorkhas rebuilt the temple after its destruction, and it now serves as a place of Hindu prayer.
At present, “Shiv Ratri” is celebrated in the temple with great enthusiasm. A huge number of people crowd there on this night.

Inside/Outside Views

Inside the Mandir is an idol of Paatal Devi, and it is a worshipping place. There is also a Shiva Linga inside the Mandir. There is also a place for tie changing, where people used to tie red cloth and place their wishes to the goddess.

The outside view of the Mandir is like a picture. Hills and Bottomland, with green bushes and blue sky, will attract everyone’s attention, no doubt. A Vringi (worshiper of God Shiv) idol is in the front of the Mandir. A red flag is always uplifted at the top of the main Mandir. A source of water called Gauri Kund is behind the Mandir. There was a belief among people that taking a shower in the Kund could free them from diseases. Gauri Kund was filled with water in the past. But now it is almost dry. A little water is in the Kund nowadays.

Paatal Devi Mandir was surrounded by four water flows coming from the mouth of the tiger statue. Three of the four water flows have become dry, and only one has a thin flow now.

The temple has several pillars. All the pillars and walls are really old, and the fungus on the walls proves its ancientness.

Opening Hours

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Entry & Others Fees

No entry fee is needed to visit this temple.

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How to Reach

By air: The nearest airport to Paatal Devi Mandir is Pantnagar Airport. At the airport, you can take private taxis, shared taxis, or any local transport to Paatal Devi Mandir.

By train: The nearest railway station to Paatal Devi Mandir is Kathgodam (KGM), Kathgodam, Uttarakhand, which is 38 km from Almora. You can also reach Paatal Devi Mandir by local transport.

By road: You can reach Almora by any Uttarakhand at regular intervals. Then, hire local transport to visit Paatal Devi Mandir.