Nanda Devi Temple

Nanda Devi Temple in Almora is the most important temple in Kumaon — a 15th-century shrine dedicated to Nanda Devi, the presiding goddess of the Kumaon and Garhwal Himalayas and the divine consort of Lord Shiva. The spectacular Nanda Devi Mahotsava (held every 12 years, last in 2023) is one of Uttarakhand's grandest religious festivals. The temple's stone carvings and annual fairs are richly cultural. A top Almora pilgrimage and heritage sightseeing destination.