Bageswari Temple

Bageshwari Temple is famous for its mythological importance and is markedly known for the fact that the Trishul with which Devi Durga’s body was cut into halves, was found here. Keeping the fact of the importance of the temples aside, the Bageshwari Temple has also aspired to become a tourist destination because of its abundant natural beauty, and unadulterated surroundings. Besides, you can also witness an ancient Shiva temple inside a stone cave and Baba Taraknath Temple, which are also visited by tourists.

History

According to a legend, king Daksha organized a Havan and prayer ritual. He invited all the Gods, Goddesses, and sages. But he did not invite Lord Shiva and Sati because he was unhappy that his daughter Sati had married Lord Shiva. When Sati learned about the Yagna, she left for her father's kingdom. Upon seeing her, Daksha got angry and yelled at her. Sati tried to calm him down. But Daksha did not stop yelling. The angry Sati jumped into the fire of Havan and killed herself. When Lord Shiva came to know about Sati’s death, he carried Sati's body and roamed around the universe with it. A very angry and grief-stricken Lord Shiva rendered a terrible "Tandav Dance of Destruction". To pacify Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu cut Sati’s body into 52 parts with his Sudarshana Chakra. These body parts fell on the Earth to become holy spots which are also known as Shakti Peeths. This is the sacred site where Sati’s Trishul fell when her body was cut into pieces by Lord Vishnu.