Uma Devi Temple is situated at Karnaprayag, marking the confluence of the Alaknanda and Pindar rivers. Dedicated to Goddess Parvati as Uma Devi, Karnaprayag is steeped in Mahabharata lore where Karna performed severe austerities and obtained impenetrable celestial armor (Kavacha and Kundala) from Surya.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
Verified Data
District
Chamoli
Circuit / Cluster
Panch Prayag
Shaktipeeths
Shaktipeeths & Devi Temples
Primary Deity
Maa Durga
Altitude
788 m
(2,585 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
Direct roadhead access at Karnaprayag Sangam
Recommended Season
Year-round
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Open Year-Round | Closes: Never Closes
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
On-site shrine
Priesthood Lineage
Dimmar / Local Pujari lineage
OpenStreetMap Route & Pilgrimage Access Map
Live spatial coordinates and transit route from the most searched transit hub to Uma Devi Temple, Karnaprayag.
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Roadhead Access
Karnaprayag Sangam
Route via Rishikesh: Main pilgrimage base with extensive taxi union, bus depot & rail connectivity.
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