# Uttarakhand religious site promotion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uttarakhand-religious-site-promotion
> Updated: 2026-09-26T05:12:38.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 3.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has been highlighting various spiritual sites within the state to promote their religious and natural significance.

Initial focus was placed on the Sam Devta Temple in the Almora district, located within the Daruk forest. The site is recognized for its connection to Lord Shiva and its dense cedar forests. Following this, the Chief Minister drew attention to the Manokamna Siddha Hanuman Temple in Rishikesh, a site situated along the Ganges known for its association with Guru Gorakhnath and its reputation as a place where wishes are fulfilled.

More recently, the Chief Minister highlighted the Dhyan Badri Temple in Pandukeshwar, located between Joshimath and Badrinath. As one of the sacred Panch Badri temples, the site is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is represented by a four-armed black stone idol in a meditative Padmasana posture. Dhami shared footage of the temple to encourage pilgrimage, noting that the deity’s meditative form offers spiritual peace. Mythological traditions suggest the site is where King Pandu performed penance, and where Urvarishi attained Lord Vishnu through meditation in the Urgam Valley.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Dhyan Badri Temple highlighted as sacred site in Uttarakhand

The Dhyan Badri Temple in Uttarakhand, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in a meditative pose, is being highlighted by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami as a significant spiritual site for devotees.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dhyan-badri-temple-highlighted-as-sacred-site-in-uttarakhand

### 2026-09-22: Manokamna Siddha Hanuman Temple highlighted by Uttarakhand CM

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the Manokamna Siddha Hanuman Temple in Rishikesh, a significant spiritual site where devotees believe wishes are fulfilled.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manokamna-siddha-hanuman-temple-highlighted-by-uttarakhand-cm

### 2026-09-19: Sam Devta Temple in Uttarakhand highlighted for spiritual significance

The Sam Devta Temple in Uttarakhand's Almora district is a significant spiritual site dedicated to an incarnation of Lord Shiva, highlighted by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sam-devta-temple-in-uttarakhand-highlighted-for-spiritual-significance

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