A Note on Kasar Devi Temple in Almora , Uttarakhand
Kaberi Ghosh
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) December 31, 2022 preprint DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7777873 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Key points | Describes the Kasar Devi temple as a second-century Hindu shrine dedicated to the local goddess, located at 2,116 metres about 8 km from Almora, and notes that Swami Vivekananda meditated there in the 1890s. The text states that the site attracts pilgrims and visitors from both East and West seeking spirituality and its quiet setting and Himalayan views. |
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Abstract
Kasar Devi, a place in Almora, Uttarakhand sits high at an altitude of 2,116 metres above sea-level. This second-century temple, adorned on a hill-rock, 8 km from Almora, overlooking the town of Almora, the snowy heights beyond, is a famous Hindushrine, dedicated to the goddess – Kasar Devi , the local deity . In 1890s, Vivekananda came to this temple for meditation. Kasar Devi Temple is a popular pilgrimage destination in the vicinity of Almora. Oriental and Occidental-irrespective of all devotees visit the temple, a serene and enchanting spot and seek spirituality and enjoy its quiet atmosphere and spellbinding view of the surrounding Himalayas including Almora Valley.