कसार देवी मंदिर
Devi (Kasar Devi, a form of Durga) temple · Kasar Devi, Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, India
Kasar Devi Temple is a simple stone temple to Kasar Devi, an incarnation of the goddess Durga, on a hilltop at about 2,116 m above sea level on a ridge off the Almora–Bageshwar highway in Uttarakhand, overlooking the village also called Kasar Devi, the New Indian Express describes.
Faith & Tradition
Swami Vivekananda spent months meditating at Kasar Devi, and the hamlet became a destination for travellers during the hippie movement of the 1960s, Mid-day reported.
Heritage
The New Indian Express writes that the temple dates back to the second century; this has not been confirmed by an archaeological source.
The temple is reached by about 100 steps (New Indian Express).
Plan Your Visit
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Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with the temple administration before travelling. Last reviewed 5 October 2026.
Location
Kasar Devi is about 8 km from Almora; visitors can hike or take a bus or taxi (Mid-day).
Location: Kasar Devi, Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, India 263601
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Questions
On a hilltop off the Almora–Bageshwar highway, about 8 km from Almora, Uttarakhand.
A form of the goddess Durga.
About 2,116 m above sea level, according to the New Indian Express.
Vivekananda spent months meditating at Kasar Devi, Mid-day reported.
A popular claim links it to the Van Allen belts, but the Times of India notes these radiation belts lie thousands of kilometres above Earth's surface.
Further reading: Kasar Devi Temple, Almora on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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