🛕 Kasar Devi Temple

कसार देवी मंदिर
🔱 Devi
Kasar Devi Temple

📜 About this temple

Kasar Devi is a village near Almora, Uttarakhand, India. It is known for the Kasar Devi temple, a Devi temple, dedicated to Kasar Devi, after whom the place is also named. The temple structure dates to the 2nd century CE. Swami Vivekananda visited Kasar Devi in 1890s, and numerous western seeker, Sunyata Baba Alfred Sorensen and Lama Anagarika Govinda.

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📝 Visitor Tips

  • Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees).
  • Footwear must be removed outside the main complex.
  • Best time to visit: early morning or evening to avoid the day-time heat.
  • Photography is usually allowed in outer premises; ask before photographing the sanctum.
  • Carry water and modest cash for prasadam, donations, or local transport.

📚 Sources

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