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Purnagiri Temple
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Famous temples · Uttarakhand

Purnagiri Temple

A Shaktipeeth on the Kali river, in Champawat district, Uttarakhand

Checked 19 Oct 2026 with 3 sources2 min read

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Getting there

  • By air

    Pantnagar Airport in Nainital district is the nearest, about 160 km away.

  • By train

    Tanakpur Railway Station is the nearest station, and the temple is about 20 km from Tanakpur town.

  • By road

    Buses from ISBT Anand Vihar run to Tanakpur and Lohaghat. From either, a local cab or bus takes you on, and vehicles go as far as Thuligaarh.

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Why devotees come here

Purnagiri is a Devi temple on the right bank of the Kali river in Champawat district, Uttarakhand. It is a Shaktipeeth, one of the 108 Siddhapeeths of Maa Bhagwati. Legend says the navel of Sati fell here.

Purnagiri is one of the 108 Siddhapeeths of Maa Bhagwati. The temple is a Devi shrine dedicated to Purnagiri. Lakhs of tourists and devotees make the pilgrimage here. Devotees come from all parts of the country.

Legend says Sati's navel fell here when Shiva carried her body. The Purnagiri Mela is held here every year during Chaitra Navratri, in honour of Sati.

The temple sits on the right bank of the Kali river. Tanakpur is the gateway town, about 20 km away, and Champawat is 92 km off, and Pithoragarh is 171 km away. The Ministry of Tourism page places the shrine near the borders of China, Nepal and Tibet. The district site notes that the last stretch of the approach is by foot, so plan the final walk.

Festivals

  • Chaitra NavratriPurnagiri Mela

    A yearly religious fair held in honour of Sati, drawing devotees from across the country.

Tips for your visit

  • The district site says the road is under construction up to Tunyas, so check its status before you set out.
  • Tunyas is 17 km away, and a 3 km trek from there leads to the temple.

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Questions people ask

Is Purnagiri one of the Shaktipeeths?

Yes. It is one of the 108 Siddhapeeths of Maa Bhagwati, and lakhs of tourists and devotees visit it.

When is the Purnagiri Mela?

It is held every year during Chaitra Navratri. Devotees come in large numbers in March and April.

Is Tanakpur the nearest railway station?

Yes. Tanakpur Railway Station is the nearest station, and the temple is about 20 km from Tanakpur town.

Can I drive all the way to the temple?

Not quite. Vehicles go as far as Thuligaarh, and you walk the rest of the way.

Is Purnagiri open all year?

Devotees visit throughout the year. The official pages did not list opening hours or aarti times, so check with the temple before you travel.

How we checked this page

On 19 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Purnagiri, Champawat district website (National Informatics Centre) champawat.nic.in
  2. Purnagiri Mela, Events and Festivals in India (Ministry of Tourism) utsav.gov.in
  3. Tanakpur, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org

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