Anusuya Devi Temple in Mandal, Uttarakhand

About Attraction

About Anusuya Devi Temple

Anusuya Devi Temple is an ancient and revered mountain shrine perched at an elevation of 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) in the dense Himalayan woodlands of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand. Consecrated to Sati Anasuya, the devoted wife of sage Maharishi Atri, this sacred temple is regarded as the singular pilgrimage site in the Garhwal region where married women pray for the boon of children and marital bliss.

Anusuya Devi Temple

According to ancient Puranic legends, Goddess Anasuya transformed the Hindu Trimurti, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva, into infants through the power of her supreme chastity (pativrata tejas) when they visited her hermitage to test her virtue. A rewarding 4 km trek from Mandal village through dense oak, pine, and rhododendron forests brings pilgrims to the stone temple. Travelers visiting Mandal during the annual Dattatreya Jayanti fair witness vibrant night long vigil prayers with traditional brass butter lamps.

How to Reach Anusuya Devi Temple

Anusuya Devi Temple is reached via a 4 km stone paved forest trail from Mandal village.

Trek Base: Mandal village is 14 km from Gopeshwar and 26 km from Chopta along the Gopeshwar Ukhimath road. The 4 km trek is well paved with resting benches.
By Road: State transport buses and shared jeeps run frequently from Gopeshwar (14 km), Chamoli (24 km), and Rishikesh (225 km) to Mandal.
By Train & Air: Rishikesh railway station (225 km) and Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun (240 km) offer standard rail and air connectivity.

Best Time to Visit Anusuya Devi Temple

The best months to visit Anusuya Devi Temple are October to June, with December hosting the auspicious Dattatreya Jayanti fair.

Seasonal Climate Overview

Spring / Autumn (March to May & October to November): Pleasant daytime temperatures between 12°C and 22°C. Blooming rhododendron blossoms.
Winter (December to February): Crisp, cold weather with night temperatures dropping to 2°C. Devotees gather for Dattatreya festival vigil.
Monsoon (July to August): Lush green forest canopy, misty mountain trails, and rushing forest streams. Rain gear recommended.