There is an ancient temple of Sun God and Princess Kunti’s son Karna in Uttarakhand, which is visited by a large number of devotees every year. If you are sad about something, you will find a lot of peace by coming here. Let us tell you, Himalayan peaks and beautiful rivers are visible all around from the temple.
Where is Karna Temple in Uttarakhand
The Karna Temple is located in the town of Karnaprayag in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Specifically, it is located at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Pindar rivers. The temple is built on a large rock at this sacred place. Let us tell you, Karnaprayag is one of the Panch Prayags, which are the five sacred confluences of the Alaknanda River.
Temple full of mythology
Karna Mandir is not just a religious place but much more. According to mythology, this temple is also considered as the ‘gateway to the past’. It is a place where the epic stories of Mahabharata come alive. Let us tell you that common devotees are not allowed to enter the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. Only Pandits can go there.
Know the time of worship and Aarti in Karna temple
The Karna temple in Uttarakhand does not hold a public aarti like the major temples like Kedarnath or Badrinath. However, the temple is generally open for darshan from morning to evening. According to the YouTube video, devotees can attend the aarti at 4 pm.
The way to reach Karna temple is very beautiful
Karna Temple will give you an opportunity to connect with the deep spiritual history of India. Not only this, the way to reach the temple is also very beautiful. Here you will get to see the beautiful view of the Himalayas and fast flowing rivers. Along with this, do not forget to see ‘Nandprayag’, which is another beautiful confluence of rivers, where Alaknanda and Nandakini rivers meet. You will surely be mesmerized by seeing all this.
How to reach Karna Temple
By Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun, which is about 213 km away. From here you have to come to Karnaprayag town in the state of Uttarakhand.
By train: The nearest major railway station is Rishikesh. After that, take a taxi or bus to Karnaprayag town and then start the climb to the temple.
By road: Karnaprayag is well connected by bus services to major cities of Uttarakhand. Karna temple is open throughout the year, but the best time to visit is from April to June and September to November, when the weather is pleasant.
