Danda Nagraja Temple

Nestled in the serene environs of Village Silsu near Ree and Lasera in the Patti-Kandwalsyun region, this temple is situated in the Pauri district of Uttarakhand.

The temple’s location atop a hill offers a tranquil setting for devotees seeking spiritual solace and panoramic views of the surrounding Garhwal Himalayas. The temple welcomes visitors every day from 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM, making it accessible for early morning and evening darshan.

The best time to visit Danda Nagraja Temple is during the morning hours between 5 AM and 12 PM, as well as during the winter (November to February), summer (March to May), and the vibrant festival season.

The annual Danda Nagraja Fair, also known as the Baisakhi Fair, is held on April 13-14 and attracts a large number of pilgrims who come to participate in the festivities and community bhandaras.

Devotees can partake in free darshan and daily routine poojas, with special significance given to the Evening Aarti, conducted around 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Rituals and prayers are performed in Sanskrit and Hindi, maintaining the temple’s traditional atmosphere.

Offerings of jaggery (gud) and sometimes milk are distributed as prasad, especially during festivals. While community bhandaras are organized during special occasions, there is no daily mass annadanam.

Visitors are requested to adhere to the temple’s dress code: men should wear traditional or modest attire such as trousers, jeans with a shirt or kurta, while shorts and beachwear are discouraged.

Women are advised to wear conservative and modest traditional Indian wear, ensuring legs and shoulders are covered. Reaching Danda Nagraja Temple is convenient via Pauri town, which is well-connected by road to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun, and Kotdwar.

From Pauri, the temple is about 33-35 km away, accessible by taxi or bus along the Pauri-Devprayag road. Vehicles can reach up to 500 meters from the temple, after which a short walk up a stone staircase leads to the hilltop shrine. Informal open-air parking is available near the base.

For those traveling by train, Kotdwara Railway Station is 105 km away and Rishikesh Railway Station is 110 km from the temple. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, approximately 130 km away.

Accommodation options include homestays near the temple, such as Danda Nagraja Delights Homestay, as well as hotels in Pauri town like Hotel Sun n Snow, Mumukshu Resort, and the GMVN Tourist Rest House.

Photography is permitted in the outer periphery and open areas, though it is restricted inside or facing the main inner shrine.

Visitors can also explore nearby attractions such as Kandoliya Temple & Park, Nag Dev Temple in Pauri, Khirsu, and Devaprayag, making Danda Nagraja Temple an ideal spiritual and cultural destination in Uttarakhand. For more details, visit the official website or contact the temple directly.