Purnagiri Devi Temple

Purnagiri Devi Temple is a revered Hindu Shakti Peeth located on Annapurna Peak at an altitude of 3,000 feet near Tanakpur in Champawat district, Uttarakhand. Established in 1632 by merchant Chandra Tiwari, it is one of the 52 Shakti Peeths where Sati's navel is believed to have fallen. The temple offers panoramic views of the Sharda River and surrounding Himalayan landscape.

Visitors can expect a spiritual pilgrimage involving a 3-kilometer uphill trek with approximately 480-500 steps from the base at Thulligad or Tunyas. The temple complex features traditional architecture with intricate carvings and two stone elephants at the entrance. From the summit, visitors enjoy panoramic views of the Sharda River valley, Nepalese villages, and the surrounding hills. Basic facilities including food stalls and drinking water are available along the trek route.

The temple was established in 1632 by a Gujarati merchant named Chandra Tiwari during the reign of King Gyanchand of Champawat. According to legend, Chandra Tiwari built the temple after Goddess Purnagiri appeared in his dream.

Purnagiri Devi Temple is one of the 52 Shakti Peeths, sacred sites where parts of Goddess Sati's body fell. It is believed that Sati's navel fell at this location. The temple holds immense religious significance for Hindus and attracts lakhs of devotees annually, especially during the Chaitra Navratri Mela.