Shakti Temple Uttarkashi

Shakti Temple is a revered Hindu temple located in the Kot Bangla area of Uttarkashi town, Uttarakhand, opposite the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Dedicated to Goddess Shakti, it is renowned for its massive 6-metre-high iron trident (Trishul) believed to be of ancient origin. Situated in the Himalayan town of Uttarkashi on the Bhagirathi River, the temple is an important pilgrimage stop for Char Dham visitors and is notable for its religious importance and historic artifact.

Visitors can expect a small stone temple complex in the centre of Uttarkashi town, housing the sanctum of Goddess Shakti and a prominent 6-metre tall iron trident in the courtyard. The temple is located opposite the Kashi Vishwanath Temple with shops selling offerings nearby. The setting is a busy pilgrimage area with Himalayan town surroundings, river views nearby, and a calm devotional atmosphere where visitors can offer prayers, view the historic trident, and explore the temple courtyard.

The temple is known for its large trident measuring about 6 metres in height and weighing around 90 kg, made of iron and copper. Local tradition associates the trident with Goddess Durga and its origin is attributed to ancient times, with some accounts linking the temple's establishment to Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. The artifact is considered an important historic relic of the region.

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Shakti, the divine feminine energy in Hindu tradition, and is highly revered by pilgrims visiting Uttarkashi, often called Kashi of the North. It forms a paired pilgrimage with the adjacent Kashi Vishwanath Temple and holds significance for devotees traveling to Gangotri and Yamunotri. Festivals such as Navratri and Dussehra see increased devotional gatherings.