Badhangarhi Temple | |
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Garhwali: भगवती मंदिर | |
![]() image of the temple with steps leading to the entrance | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Chamoli Garhwal |
Deity | Dakshineshwar kaali(kali) |
Festivals | Chaitra asthmi mela |
Location | |
Location | Badhangarhi |
State | Uttarakhand |
Country | ![]() |
![]() ![]() Location in Uttarakhand | |
Geographic coordinates | 30°00′46″N 79°31′22″E / 30.0128°N 79.5229°E |
Architecture | |
Type | North-Indian Himalayan Architecture |
Elevation | 2,260 m (7,415 ft) |
Badhangarhi temple (also known as Maa Badhangarhi Mandir) is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Kali, worshipped as Maa Dakshineshwar kaali or Bhagwati.[1] People living in Tharali, Naranbagar, Dewal block of Chamoli and garur, kapkot block of Bageshwar have a great faith in Badhangarhi, a popular deity in this region. It is situated in Tharali tehsil of Chamoli Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. The nearest town to Badhangarhi is Gwaldam which is 8 km from the main Badhangarhi temple.[2] The temple is situated at the elevation of about 2260 m.[3][4]