Kasar Devi is a village near Almora, Uttarakhand named after Kasar Devi temple, a Devi temple, dedicated to Kasar Devi.The temple structure is constructed on 2nd century.The main shrine of devi is situated inside a cave like formation by the huge rocks. City buses, taxies and cabs can take you there at suitable prices . But it can also be reached by hiking and trekking. The area is home to deodar and pine forests. It also provides views not just of Almora and the Hawalbagh Valley, but also of the panoramic view of the Himalayas from Bandarpunch peak on the Himachal Pradesh border to Api Himal in Nepal.
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Also known as Hippie Hill or Crank's Ridge, Kasar Devi Temple complex has always been a melting pot of art, spiritualism and poetry. Singer Bob Dylan and actor Uma Thurman, have made this popular and today Kasar Devi continues to attract folks looking for answers to life's challenging questions.The temple hosts the annual Kasar Devi Fair on Kartika Purnima (November�December).A large fair, known as Kasar Devi Fair, is held at the Kasar Devi temple on the occasion of Kartik Poornima in the Hindu calendar, corresponding to November and December.The temple consist of two different group of temple one of devi and another of lord shiva and bairava. The main temple consist of akhand jyoti which keep on burning 24 hours for years. It has also a dhuni (havan kund) where wood log are burned 24 hours . The ash of dhuni is said to be very powerful that can even cure any mental patient.The Hill top provides beautiful scene of the valley and Himalayas that make it a place suitable for photography.
Overview and mystery
Kasar Devi is situated on a hilltop, on the edge of a ridge off the Almora-Bageshwar highway on the Kaashay hills of Kumaon Himalayas. As it is situated above the ridge of Almora town, it is accessible through eight-km hike from Almora or 10 km by road.[1] One km away is the village of Kalimath popular with tourists. Also close by is the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, which lies 30 km away.
It is being developed as a tourist place in Uttarakhand and Uttarakhand government have many plans to develop this place. Presently the work of construction of ropeway from the district headquarter to Kasar Devi is in progress.A winding walkway from gateway on the main road, right the beginning of the village, leads up to the temple.Swami Vivekananda visited Kasar Devi in 1890s, and numerous western seeker, Sunyata Baba Alfred Sorensen and Lama Anagarika Govinda.
History
In 1890 Kasar Devi first became known when Swami Vivekananda visited and meditated here and has mentioned his experience in his diaries.
In 1930, Danish mystic Sunyata Baba (Alfred Sorensen) came here and lived here the over 30+ years, as did Ernst Hoffman, who became Tibetan Buddhist Lama Anagarika Govinda and Li Goutami. This led to a series of spiritual seekers from the west, visiting them. In 1961, Govinda was visited by Beat poets, Allen Ginsberg, Peter Orlovsky and Gary Snyder.
In later history, at the peak of the Hippie movement, the area also became a part of the Hippie trail. Crank's Ridge, colloquially known as Hippie Hill, which lies ahead of Kasar Devi became a popular destination. It became home to several bohemian artists, writers and western Tibetan Buddhists, and even visited by mystic-saint Anandamayi Ma. The ridge got its name amongst hippy circles, after American psychologist Timothy Leary streaked here in the 1960s. Leary wrote majority of his �psychedelic prayers� here. Thus, through the 1960 and 1970s, the area was visited by personalities of the counter-culture, George Harrison and Cat Stevens, Western Buddhist Robert Thurman, and writer D. H. Lawrence, who spent two summers here.
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Trasfer from Delhi Airport to Kainchi dham.On arrival check in at the hotel. Visit Kainchi dham- famous ashram of Neem Karoli Maharaj.Attend aarti in evening.Overnight near Kainchi ashram.
Day 02 :Kainchi-Jageshwar Temple
Attend morning aarti in Kainchi dham.
Visit Kakrighat ashram-situated on the road to Almora from Nainital near about 20 km from Kainchi ashram. A river flows along its eastern boundary. Sombari Baba, Panjabi baba.Here at Kakrighat, in 1890, during his travel to the Himalayas, Swami Vivekananda sat for meditation under a Pipal tree. Here he experienced the oneness of the universe, of the microcosm and macrocosm, and realized that in the microcosm of the body exist everything that is there in the entire universe.
Transfer to Jageshwar dham-the ancient temples of Kendra Jageshwar Dham have been giving spiritual vibrancy to this region full of natural beauty for centuries. There are about 250 temples here, out of which 224 small and big temples are located at one place.While returning back visit Chitai Golu devta temple.
Overnight in Binsar (Almora)
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Day 03 : Kasardevi temple and transfer back to Delhi
Visit Kasardevi temple located in Almora town.The temple consist of two different group of temple one of Devi and another of Lord Shiva and Bhairava
Transfer to Delhi Airport.Tour ends....
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Inclusions
01 Night stay near Kainchi dham
01 Night stay in Binsar Almora
Well Appointed Rooms
Breakfast Included
01 AC Vehicle at Disposal for 3 days from Delhi Airport till Delhi Airport
Visit Kainchi dham-Kasardevi-Jageshwar Itinerary
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All railway & air fare
Adventure activities paragliding / rafting /cable car charges/
Other services which are not mentioned above
Airport & Railway station distance from Kasardevi Temple Almora
nearest airport : pantnagar airport, approx 110 km
nearest railway station : kathgodam railway station, approx 90 km
A peaceful temple which is mostly crowded as foreigners also visit. The temple is known for it's presence of unique energy fields which have healing effects. People who have meditating skills can definitely experience it. The view from this temple is also excellent. At a walkable distance, there's a hill top called Crank's Ridge. Anyone can easily spend an hour or two.
An absolutely astounding place with its gorgeous views and serene atmosphere along with divine or religious reasons ofcourse.
The place has two temples on a hill top, the lower one is kasar devi temple & like 100 steps above it is the shiv temple.All in all like 280-300 steps but the steps are very wide & aged people can even rest by the side of steps.
One more super interesting fact which marks this place as magical & eternally divine is that earths van allen belts , fields of high magnetic around earth passes through this place just like only two more places on earth namely macchu picchu in south america & stone henge in UK.
Its said, Swami vivekanand attained enlightenment here but all in all a mystic place & definitely must visit in almora.
You can go by your own car here but if you are scared of driving on steep roads & curvy bends you may hire a taxi too.plenty of parking here.Even tea & maggi shop available at below temple.
I went second time by my own car using google maps..
A must must go place for it's significance. If you are keen to meditate, feel the need to reboot. According to Nasa...amongst the 3 most powerful places on earth fir it's electromagnetic field and positive energy. Also do meditate in a tiny cave which will definitely blow your mind. Swami vivekanand got enlightenment here. Please maintain silence and do not treat it as a tourist place...respect other's..
Policies
Remember that weapons and intoxicants are not allowed on ashram property.
Dogs and other pets are not allowed at the ashram, including the parking lots (unattended animals are also not allowed in cars due to the risk of heat stroke)
Do not place ointments or tilaks on Hanuman-ji, the Shiva Lingam, or any of the Murtis. This causes damage to these sacred Deities
Before entering the Temple or Darshan Hall:Please remove shoes and wear modest clothing,Please have clean body and clothes. If your hygiene is disruptive to others, we may ask you to leave to clean up. If you were traveling to get here and require a shower, please talk with a caretaker.
Please refrain from:Cell phone or computer use in the Temple, sunroom, or Darshan Hall,Picking or taking flowers from vases or from the grounds,Arguing or raising your voice,Sitting with your back or feet toward the takht (Maharaj-Ji’s bed at the front of the room) or any of the altars because this is considered inauspicious and a sign of disrespect, Loud or disruptive conversation in the sunroom is not permitted and those creating disruption may be asked to step outside or leave the grounds,Place all instruments, prayer books, and meditation cushions back when you’re done with them, and avoid placing uncovered prayer books directly on the floor.
Photography: Photography of of any kind is not allowed inside the ashram premises
Parking: We encourage people to carpool or take alternative forms of transport. If you must drive, the main ashram parking lot and designated overflow parking areas are the only available parking areas, parking on nearby streets or on adjacent properties will result in your vehicle being towed.
Note that it is customary to: Take prasad (sacred food presented as an offering) and the water by the Deities only with the right hand. Water and prasad distributed during aarti is also received with right hand. You are welcome to take prasad offered in the temple or sunroom.
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A: Kasardevi Temple is situated on Binsar-Almora highway near Kasardevi approx 20 km from City center
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What is Kasardevi Temple to kainchi dham distance ?
A: Kasardevi Temple to kainchi dham distance is approx 74 Kms
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What is the history of Kasardevi Temple?
A: Kasar Devi first became known when in the 1890s, Swami Vivekananda visited and meditated here and has mentioned his experience in his diaries. Walter Evans-Wentz, a pioneer in the study of Tibetan Buddhism, who later translated The Tibetan Book of the Dead, stayed here for some time.
Then in the 1930s, Danish mystic Sunyata Baba (Alfred Sorensen) came here and lived here the over three decades, as did Ernst Hoffman, who became Tibetan Buddhist Lama Anagarika Govinda and Li Goutami. This led to a series of spiritual seekers from the west, visiting them. In 1961, Govinda was visited by Beat poets, Allen Ginsberg, Peter Orlovsky and Gary Snyder.
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What is the signifacance of Kasardevi Temple Almora?
A: In the 1890s, Swami Vivekananda visited and meditated here and has mentioned his experience in his diaries.
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What are places to stay near Kasardevi Temple Almora?
A: One can find plenty of hotels in Almora City , Binsar , Jageshwar and can visit Kasardevi Temple and ashram from there
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What is Kasardevi Temple to nainital distance?
A: Kakrighat to nainital distance is approx 25 Kms
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