Kunjapuri Temple Rishikesh
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Kunjapuri Temple Rishikesh is a magical travel destination. It is up high in the Himalayas. Many people go up there to watch the sunrise. The temple is dedicated to Kunjapuri Devi. A goddess. I don’t want to spoil the story. You can read about the legend at the top of the temple.
It’s a difficult journey to get up to the temple. The roads are really bad and dusty. There is a lot of construction and you have to climb 315 steps. It’s a long journey, totally worth the destination. The view from the top is incredible. There are hiking routes that lead up to the temple.
Why do people go up Kunjapuri Temple, Rishikesh?
Sunrise, Yoga and monkeys and the utmost feeling of peace on top of the temple. Need I say more?
Watching the Sunrise
Yoga on Top of the Temple
The Views of the Himalayas
Get Blessed by a ‘Priest’ in Kunjapuri Temple Rishikesh
There is a profound feeling of peace all around. Visiting a temple is always an interesting experience. Depending on where you are. There are many customs and traditions that follow. At Kunjapuri Temple Rishikesh there is a ‘priest’ that sits inside the temple and recites mantras. You can go inside and he will bless you by chanting the mantras and after putting a ‘bindi’ on your forehead. A red dot that symbolizes Shakti. Divine feminine energy or Goddess Shakti.
Many Yoga Schools take their Students up to Kujapuri Temple Rishikesh
You can take nice pictures, get blessed by a priest or bond with a new group that you are travelling with. It is definitely worth a trip up 315 stairs and a nightmarish road.
Tips for Going up to Kunjapuri Temple Rishikesh
- Take anti-nausea or eat ginger sweets or something that helps with nausea
- Keep your bags on you at all times- the monkeys are cheeky
- Take something to cover your mouth from the dust
- Mentally prepare yourself for an hour journey up by car
