Distance & time taken from Rishikesh to Devprayag: 73 km and 2h
Devprayag is the place where Alaknanda and Bhagirathi meet. The sacred site is famous for its religious values and relevance to the followers of Hinduism. People from all over the country and the world come here to wash away their sins by taking a long dip in the holy water of Ganga.
Devprayag Special Attractions
Chandrabadani Temple is dedicated to the goddess Sati. It is another popular attraction for devotees coming to visit the temple.
This site reminds one of the stories of King Bhagirath’s courageous efforts in bringing the Ganga into a canal to the Ashram of sage Kapil where the ashes of 60000 sons of King Sagar were to be cleansed. Garhwal is known for five Prayags ( Panch Prayags), and Dev Prayag is the first of these to be followed by Rudra Prayag, Karna Prayag, Nand Prayag and Vishnu Prayag.
The pilgrims are happy to visit the Sangam and enjoy a refreshing bath. At the Sangam, Pind (a prasad made of flour balls) is offered to ancestors. You have to be cautious while at the Sangam as the steps can be slippery, and the waters can be ruthlessly sweeping. It is advised to use the iron chains provided on the steps to be safe.
The most important temple at Devprayag is the temple of Raghunathji. There is a small temple in Devprayag known as Bharat Mandir. From Devprayag, the road goes along the right bank of the Alaknanda for 29 km up to Kirtinagar, a small township founded by one of the former Maharajas of Tehri Garhwal named Kirti Shah. Here Alaknanda is crossed over on a bridge to its left bank, and then at 6 km comes the town of Srinagar.
The road from Devprayag to Srinagar is all-level driving without any climbs or downhill runs. It passes through Bagwan, Maletha, and Kirti Nagar.
