Binsar Mahadev (Bindeshwar) Temple is a tranquil 10th-century stone shrine tucked inside dense Himalayan cedar and pine forests near Sauni, roughly 19 km from Ranikhet. Founded by King Pithu in memory of his father Bindu, the temple is celebrated for its pristine mountain water kund and stone sanctum featuring idols of Shiva, Parvati, and Ganesha. The annual Baikunth Chaturdashi fair brings hundreds of childless women who hold glowing ghee lamps overnight praying for progeny.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
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District
Almora
Circuit / Cluster
Kumaon Heritage Shrines
Shiva Shrines of Uttarakhand
Primary Deity
Lord Shiva (Bindeshwar Mahadev)
Altitude
2,480 m
(8,136 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
Direct roadhead access at Sauni / Ranikhet route (Direct motorable roadhead)
Recommended Season
March to June, September to November; Baikunth Chaturdashi fair
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Open year-round (06:00 AM - 07:00 PM) | Closes: Open year-round
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
Same sanctum
Priesthood Lineage
Local Kumaoni Joshi Brahmins
OpenStreetMap Route & Pilgrimage Access Map
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Roadhead Access
Sauni / Ranikhet route (Direct motorable roadhead)
Route via Kathgodam: Terminal railway station serving all Kumaon shrines (Jageshwar, Baijnath, etc.).
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