Unique Temple / This temple opens only on the day of Rakshabandhan, there is a myth behind keeping the temple doors closed throughout the year.
There is a temple in India which is only Rakshabandhan
Opens only on the day of. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and on the day of Rakhi, a different glow is seen here. Let us tell you in which part of the country this temple is located.
A unique Vanshinarayan Temple in Chamoli, Uttarakhand
This temple is opened only on the day of Raksha Bandhan
The idols of Lord Shiva, Ganesha are also installed in the temple
Every festival in India has its own significance. Be it Holi, Diwali, Rakshabandhan, Eid or Christmas every festival is celebrated in the country. The festival of Raksha Bandhan is coming up in a few days. The glittering of markets, shopping and cleaning of houses shows that people have started preparations for its celebration. However, religious places are also associated with festivals. There are many temples in India but there are some that have a different story or concept attached to them. There is a temple here which is associated with Rakshabandhan. This temple opens only on the day of Rakshabandhan. Let us tell you where this temple is located and how to reach here.
Where is this temple located?
We are talking about the Vanshinarayan temple in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. To go here one has to go to Urgam Valley of Chamoli. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, hence its name as Vanshinarayana Temple. The local people also know the temple as Vanshinarayana. The temple also houses idols of Lord Shiva, Ganesha and Vana Devi.
This temple opens only on Rakshabandhan
It is believed that the gates of the temple remain closed throughout the year and are opened only on the day of Rakhi. On the day of Rakshabandhan, local people clean the temple and offer prayers. It is said that local people also celebrate Rakhi festival here. Before celebrating the festival, people worship in the temple.
According to beliefs, Lord Vishnu incarnated as a dwarf to crush the ego of King Bali. Meanwhile, King Bali asked Lord Vishnu to promise to make him his gatekeeper. Mother Lakshmi wanted to bring him back and so Narada Muni gave him the remedy of tying a protective rope to King Bali. The festival of Rakshabandhan was celebrated ever since the mother stayed here in a remote valley.
Butter Prasad
A legend is connected with this temple. It is said that the dwarf avatar of Lord Vishnu got salvation here. People make prasad near the temple, for which butter is also brought from every house. After the Prasad is prepared, it is offered to Lord Vishnu.
In this way you can reach the temple
This temple is 12 km away from Urgam village. One has to walk some kilometers to reach here. If you are going by train then you have to get down at Haridwar Rishikesh railway station. Distance from Rishikesh to Joshimath by road is about 225 kms. The valley is 10 km from Joshimath and from here you can reach Urgam village. After this the road has to be covered on foot.
