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Uttarakhand CM continues promotion of religious heritage

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has been using social media to spotlight the state’s historic Hindu temples, emphasizing their spiritual significance and natural beauty to promote religious heritage and tourism. In late July 2026, Dhami highlighted the ancient Shri Raghunath Temple at Devprayag, noting its 8th-century restoration by Adi Shankaracharya and its architectural style. Shankaracharya. He also featured the Dhvaj Temple in the Pithoragarh district, describing it as a major pilgrimage destination during Navratri and Mahashivratri due to its high-altitude setting and connection to Lord Shiva and Mata Jayanthi. Mahashivratri. On August 18, 2026, the Chief Minister extended this promotion to the Daksha Prajapati Mahadev Temple in Kankhal, Haridwar. He described the site Haridwar, describing it as a “divine center of devotion to Lord Shiva,” noting its deep mythological connection to Mata Sati and its importance within the legend of the 51 Shaktipeeths. The current structure, established by Rani Dhankaur in 1810 and reconstructed in 1962, remains a key site for pilgrims, particularly during the month of Sawan. Shiva.” On August 20, 2026, Dhami featured the Kameshwar Mahadev Temple in Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal district. Located on the banks of the Alaknanda River, the temple is identified district, noting its identification in the Skanda Purana as one of the five important Maheshwar Peeths Peeths. On August 26, 2026, Dhami shared a video highlighting the Rishikesh Mahadev Temple in the Himalayan region. Dhami described Champawat district, located on the site banks of the Lohawati River. He noted the temple’s significance as a major center for worship, noting religious traditions that claim Lord Rama performed penance there. vital part of the region’s cultural heritage and its traditional role as an important stop on the ancient Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route. The temple site, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is known believed to be a place where the deity appeared in the guise of a Brahmin. The complex also includes shrines for its self-manifested Shiva Lingam Mata Kalika, Durga, and specific overnight rituals performed during Baikuntha Chaturdashi. Radha-Krishna.

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  1. 2026-08-26 06:50 UTC Uttarakhand CM continues promotion of religious heritage
  2. 2026-08-20 05:31 UTC Uttarakhand CM continues promotion of religious heritage
  3. 2026-08-18 04:46 UTC Uttarakhand CM continues promotion of religious heritage
  4. 2026-07-30 08:24 UTC Uttarakhand temple promotion by CM

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