India/Uttarakhand/Patal Bhuvaneswar Cave Temple

Patal Bhuvaneswar Cave Temple

A sacred cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, nestled in the Himalayas, known for its stunning stalactites and stalagmites.

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INR (₹)

Best time to visit

April to June, September to November

Languages

Hindi · Pahari

Coordinates

30.283°, 79.483°

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1The cave is 1,350 meters long and contains 33 crore (330 million) shilas (stones) representing the 33 crore gods and goddesses of Hinduism.
2It is one of the few temples in India dedicated to all the 33 crore gods and goddesses.
3The cave is at an altitude of 1,350 meters above sea level.

8th Century: The temple is believed to have been built during the reign of the Katyuri kings.
19th Century: The cave was rediscovered by a local saint, Adi Shankara.