Triyuginarayan Temple in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

Triyuginarayan Temple is located in the small village of Triyuginarayan in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. This ancient temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is where the divine wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati took place.

According to the mythological story, the majestic wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati was solemnized at this very spot. The wedding was a grand event attended by all the Devas (gods) and Rishis. Lord Vishnu himself took on the role of Goddess Parvati's brother, and it was he who performed the wedding rituals. Additionally, Lord Brahma acted as the priest for the ceremony.

It is believed that all the divine beings, including Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and other gods, first took a dip in the Brahma Kund, Vishnu Kund, and Rudra Kund, located near the temple, before attending the divine wedding. These sacred ponds are still present near the temple, and devotees take holy baths in these kunds, believing that it purifies them of all sins.

What truly makes Triyuginarayan Temple stand out is the eternal fire that has been burning in the havan kund for three yugas (ages) since the time of Shiva and Parvati’s wedding. This fire is said to have been the same sacred fire around which Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati took their wedding vows.

Due to this eternal flame, the temple earned its name "Triyuginarayan," which means the Lord of Three Yugas. Even today, the fire continues to burn uninterrupted, symbolizing the eternal bond of the divine couple. Devotees visiting the temple offer wood to the sacred fire as prasad, believing it will bring peace and happiness to their married lives. Many couples also take embers of the sacred fire, called dhuni, back home to bless their marital journey with harmony.

By Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, approximately 250 kilometers away. From the airport, taxis and buses are available to reach Sonprayag, the closest major town to the temple.

By Train: The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, which is around 225 kilometers from the temple. From Rishikesh, one can hire a taxi or take a bus to Sonprayag, and then the temple can be reached by local transport or trekking.

By Road: Sonprayag is well connected by road to major cities in Uttarakhand, including Rishikesh, Dehradun, and Haridwar. From Sonprayag, taxis or shared transport can take you to the temple. For adventure lovers, there is also a scenic trek from Sonprayag to Triyuginarayan.