Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple comes alive with the grand Gauri Shankar Vivah Puja during the auspicious occasions like Sawan and Karwa Chauth, re-enacting the divine wedding amidst chants, rituals, and festivity. This year, the temple committee will perform the puja on October 10 as Karwa Chauth falls on the same date. It is believed that the Gauri Shankar Vivah puja is organised for successful relationships and marriage. Delve deeper into the temple’s history and significance as a cultural tourism destination and spiritual site.
Triyuginarayan Temple history
The temple derives its name, Triyuginarayan, from three words, where Tri stands for three and Yug signifies ages (Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga and Dvapara Yuga) and Narayan represents another name for Lord Vishnu. This sacred site has sustained itself through three yugas, thus becoming one of the most ancient and divinely powerful places in existence. While the exact construction date is not precisely known, the temple’s history is believed to date back to the Vedic ages. The divine wedding of Shiva and Parvati is mentioned in the Skanda Purana, the Vishnu Purana and the Shiva Purana. But later, the temple’s construction is attributed to the renowned philosopher Adi Shankaracharya from the 8th century CE.
Triyuginarayan Temple architecture
Constructed in the traditional North Indian architectural style, the temple’s stone structure is similar to Kedarnath, exuding simplicity and ancient charm. Its sanctum houses a silver idol of Lord Vishnu, and there are four kunds or sacred water ponds near it.
Why explore Triyuginarayan Temple
Here are the reasons to explore and visit Triyuginarayan Temple.
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1. Wedding destination
Owing to its spiritual significance and connection to Shiv-Parvati’s divine marriage, many couples choose the Triyuginarayan Temple as the wedding destination to obtain blessings for marital happiness and eternal love bonds.
2. Gauri Shankar Vivah Puja
The ancient scriptures mention that organising Gauri Shankar Vivah puja brings marital bliss and long long-lasting bond of love. Hence, the temple became a significant cultural tourism destination.
3. Akhand Dhuni
A sacred fire, known as the Akhand Dhuni or eternal flame, has been burning continuously in front of the temple since the celestial marriage. Devotees collect sacred ash or vibhuti from this fire, believing it purifies energy and strengthens marriages.
4. Kunds or sacred ponds
There are four sacred ponds – Rudra Kund, Vishnu Kund, Brahma Kund and Saraswati Kund. Devotees and pilgrims carry the holy water from these ponds in bottles, considering it a sacred blessing.
5. Nearby attractions
There are many attractions near the temple, such as Deoria Tal, Chopta Hill Station or the mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand, and Mandakini Valley on the Triyuginarayan temple is nestled.
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How to get there
Trek: The temple is reachable through trekking paths, offering a beautiful way to experience the beauty of the Himalayas.
Road and air: You can fly to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun or take a train to Rishikesh and then hire a taxi or bus to reach the temple, which is about 23 km from Rudraprayag.
Triyuginarayan Temple isn’t merely a religious tourism destination but also a reminder through the eternal fire that true love, once blessed by divinity, burns bright forever.