Maa Purnagiri Temple stands majestically on a cliff above the Sharda (Kali) River near Tanakpur in the southernmost frontier of Kumaon. Recognised as one of the 108 Siddhapeethas, it is traditionally believed that the navel of Goddess Sati dropped here. The vibrant annual Purnagiri Mela during Chaitra Navratri draws over two million devotees from across Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal. Pilgrims complete the scenic 3 km uphill pathway along fortified cliffs to seek the blessings of the wish-fulfilling Mother.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
Verified Data
District
Champawat
Circuit / Cluster
Shaktipeeths & Devi Temples
Primary Deity
Maa Purnagiri
Altitude
980 m
(3,215 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
3 km trek from Thuligad / Tunyas (Near Tanakpur)
Recommended Season
October to April; Navratri attracts millions of pilgrims
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Open year-round (Major fair during Chaitra Navratri March-April) | Closes: Open year-round
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
Same sanctum
Priesthood Lineage
Tiwari and Pandey Brahmins of Champawat
OpenStreetMap Route & Pilgrimage Access Map
Live spatial coordinates and transit route from the most searched transit hub to Maa Purnagiri Temple.
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On-Foot Trek
3 km from Thuligad / Tunyas (Near Tanakpur)
Route via Kathgodam: Terminal railway station serving all Kumaon shrines (Jageshwar, Baijnath, etc.).
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