Editorial photo #12239554 Religion and Belief
Pashan Devi Temple
Pashan Devi Temple is located along Naini Lake in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Pashan Devi Temple is one of the prominent Hindu temples and is dedicated to Goddess Durga. The temple is an important place of worship for the locals. One of the main attractions of this temple is the 'Akhand Jyoti', an eternal flame that has existed since the temple was first formed. As this temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga, it is famous for sindoor and sarees and is visited by thousands of devotees each year. As a ritual, the devotees pour water, which touches the feet of the goddess idol and then flows into the lake. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)