Devalgarh
Situated at a distance of 19 km from the main town of Srinagar via Chamdhar, Devalgarh was established by the King of Kangra named Deval.
The Laxmi Narayan temple, Gauri Devi temple and Rajeshwari temple are the main attractions here. Inscriptions on the stones of the temples make them important from the archaeological point of view.
City Facts
- State: Uttarakhand
- District: Pauri
- Famous for/as: River Banks
- Languages: Hindi
- Best Season: Summer Season
- Weather: Summer 15 to 29
Temples in Devalgarh
Devalgarh is famous for the group of ancient temples which are believed to be built in medieval period. The architecture of temples strongly draws influence from exquisite Garhwali architecture. Some of the famous temples in Devalgarh are:Maa Raj Rajeshwari Temple
Raj-Rajeshwari temple is famous shrine in Devalgarh which attracts large number of devotees who come here to seek blessings from the Goddess. Perched at a height of 4,000 meters, the temple is dedicated to Goddess Rajeshwari which is the local deity of the Garhwal kings. A fair is held every year in the month of April. Apart from the religious importance, the temple is also a treasured from archeological point of view.Gaura Devi Temple
Gaura Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and is believed be built in the 7th century AD and is considered to as old as Kedarnath and Badrinath. According to mythology, it is believed that the temple was built by Lord Kuber. During the harvest season, a large fair is organized. The locals offer chapaatis made from the freshly wheat to the deity as a gratitude. Other important places in Devalgarh is Laxminarayan temple and Som-ki-danda (King’s scaffold).By Flight
Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 115 km.By Train
Kotdwar (138 km) and Rishikesh (106 km) are the nearest railway stations.By Road
It is well connected to Dehradun, Rishikesh, Kotdwar, Nainital, Almora, Delhi and other cities of the region.| Avg. Temperature (°C) | Avg. Temperature (°F) | Precipitation / Rainfall (mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.7 | 54.9 | 70 |
| February | 14.8 | 58.6 | 55 |
| March | 19.6 | 67.3 | 59 |
| April | 24.7 | 76.5 | 23 |
| May | 28.5 | 83.3 | 39 |
| June | 28.9 | 84.0 | 110 |
| July | 26.5 | 79.7 | 373 |
| August | 25.9 | 78.6 | 303 |
| September | 25.4 | 77.7 | 201 |
| October | 22.1 | 71.8 | 72 |
| November | 17.3 | 63.1 | 11 |
| December | 13.6 | 56.5 | 25 |
