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Situated at an altitude of 3,048 metres above sea level, the Kartik Swami Temple is one of Uttarakhand’s most prominent shrines, dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (also known as Skanda or Murugan). Located on the legendary Kronch Parvat mentioned in the Skanda Purana, the temple is held in the highest reverence by devotees of Lord Skanda. It offers a serene yet spiritually charged atmosphere, nestled amidst dense forests of rhododendrons, oak, and deodar. The temple is famous for its vast clear panoramic views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks like Chaukhamba, Trishul, and Kedarnath.
According to the Skanda Purana, Lord Kartikeya is the elder son of Shivji and Maa Parvati, born to slay the mighty Tarakasura. Following his victory after slaying Tarakasura, one day Lord Shiva tasked both of his sons with circumambulating the universe seven times. While Lord Kartikeya set out to fly around the infinite universe, Lord Ganesha completed the task by simply encircling Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. Enraged by what he saw as trickery —and his parents’ silent support of it—Lord Kartikeya left Kailash and went to Kronch Parvat for his penance as a vairagi (ascetic). After his penance there, Lord Kartik Swami eventually left the place and went permanently to the present day Tamil Nadu region, where he is worshipped as Murugan swami.
The Kartik Swami Temple is near Kanakchonry, where the hike to the shrine begins. The hike to the temple is an easy one with a distance of 3.5 km. The temple remains open throughout the year. Every year in the month of June, a fair is organized at the temple, for it is believed that Lord Kartik Swami stays at the shrine for 11 days— a perfect time to gain the blessings of Lord Kartikeya.
The best time to visit Kartik Swami Temple is any time of the year, though it is best to avoid the monsoon season (late June to August) due to trekking conditions. The weather remains quite cold year year-round regardless of the month, so warm clothing is always recommended.
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Nearest airport to Kartik Swami Temple is Dehradun Airport (DED), located 190 km. Fare typically ₹2,700.
If the number of passengers is more, taking a cab from Delhi (DEL) Airport might be more economical. You will typically need a connecting flight from Delhi to Dehradun Airport (DED).
Nearest railway station to Kartik Swami Temple is Yog Nagri Rishikesh Railway Station, located 175 km. Railway fare typically ₹100.
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Nearest bus station to Kartik Swami Temple is Rudraprayag Bus Stand, located 375 km. Bus fare typically ₹1,020.
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Kartik Swami Temple is about 433 km from Delhi.
The temple remains open throughout the year. But one of the best times is in June, when there is a grand ‘Kartik Swami Mahayajna’ done for 11 consecutive days. It is believed that the General of Gods Lord Kartik Swami comes to stay at the temple during Mahayajna.
The temple is at high altitude and is covered by dense forest from all sides; consequently, the temple weather remains cold even during summer, appropriate warm clothing is advised.
Yes, an entry fee is required to visit Kartik Swami Temple but that fee is collected by the forest department because the way to the temple passes through protected forest area. The fee structure varies: For locals it is ₹10 or nil, ₹50 for Indian tourists, and for Foreign nationals it is ₹100.
The Kartik Swami Temple is popular for its breathtaking panoramic views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks. It is one of the rare temples dedicated to Lord Kartik Swami in north India, the temple is a spiritual upliftment centre where devotees get to feel a bit of the incredible energy of Lord Kartik Swami.
Photography is allowed on premises and one can click photos and drone shots. While photography inside the garbhagriha is prohibited. There is an additional carrying fee of ₹200 for Digital Camera and ₹500 for Drones.
There are a few famous tourist attractions near Kartik Swami Temple like Agastyeshwar Mahadev Temple, Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, Rudraprayag sangam, Nagnath Pokhri, and Agastyamuni market.
During winter months(October-February) Kartik Swami Temple often receives snowfall.
In order to reach Kartik Swami Temple in Malkhi, you must first reach Kanakchonry, which is about 40 km from Rudraprayag, from Kanakchonry the hike of about 3.5 km starts.
The Kartik Swami Temple is generally safe, though sensitive visitors should be mindful of altitude sickness as the temple is located at 3,048 metres above sea level.
The Kartik Swami fair takes place every year on the completion days of Kartik Swami Mahayajna.
According to the Skanda Purana, Kartik Swami is the elder son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. He was born for slaying the Mighty Tarakasura who was disrupting the cosmic balance by doing great evil. Shortly after Lord Kartik Swami was born, he slew the evil Tarakasura and rescued the Devtas from him.One day when Lord Shiva took a test for both of his sons, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya. The test was to do seven circumambulations of the whole cosmos, while Lord Kartikeya completed the test by going around the universe seven times, Lord Ganesh simply circumambulated his mother-father, Lord Shiv and Goddess Parvati. Lord Kartik Swami took this act of Lord Ganesh as clear cheating and went furious, when he asked Shiv ji and Maa Parvati they sided with Lord Ganesh. Which made him even more furious. As a result, the extremely disciplined and the dharmic 'general of gods' Lord Kartik Swami left Kailash and went south in present day Tamil Nadu, where Lord Kartikeya is famously called Murugan Swami.
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