In the tranquil vistas of Kumaon, lies a sacred temple of Nanda Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu Goddess Durga. This holy shrine is located in the heart of Almora city. Many Hindu pilgrims religiously visit this temple as Nanda Devi is considered to be the "Destroyer of Evil" and the saviour of the denizens of Kumaon as well as other regions of Uttarakhand.
Nanda Devi Temple is the most important temple of the region. Mata Nanda Devi is the patron goddess here of the common people and to the rulers of the earlier times {{keyword }} . The temple of Nanda Devi is very old, attractive and the major attraction of the town of Almora. The sculptures here are extravagant and the view is breathtaking.
Not the richness, but the beliefs connected with the temple of Nanda Devi make it a popular pilgrimage spot in Uttarakhand. Positioned in Almora district, the temple is the seat of a divinity who is worshipped as the daughter of Kumauni people. The patron goddess of the Chand dynasty, the divinity is believed to be the savior of the residents of Kumaon with other parts of Uttarakhand. The major attraction of the temple is Nanda Devi Raj Jat (Yatra) that is held once in 12 years {{ keyword }} . Throughout this festival, the divinity in the form a sheep is decorated with different jeweler and along with food and clothing she is sent to her other home at Trishul Peak followed by a majestic procession. Musical folk song and dance make this celebration surprising.
Nanda Devi Temple features a superb monument decorated with a stone amalaka or crown, encircled by a wooden roof. The walls of the temple have intricately carved images and statues. The stone carvings are highly beautiful and almost true to life depiction has been complete. {{ keyword }}
Almora is worth visit all over the year, the best time to visit Nanda Devi Temple and Almora is from March to June and again from September to November.
