Uttarakhand temple where Shiva-Parvati wedding fire still burns draws couples
The Triyuginarayan Temple in Uttarakhand has seen a surge in popularity as a wedding destination due to its mythological association with the marriage of Shiva and Parvati. The site is famous for a sacred fire that is believed to have been burning for ages.
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The rise in destination religious tourism highlights a growing trend of blending traditional cultural practices with modern travel and event planning.
Wedding venues today can mean luxury hotels, decorated lawns, resorts and elaborate destination setups. But more and more couples are now getting married at a temple in the Uttarakhand hills where, according to Hindu belief, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were married.The Triyuginarayan Temple in Rudraprayag district is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, but its biggest significance comes from the belief that Shiva and Parvati were married here. According to the legend, Vishnu conducted the wedding and Lord Brahma served as the priest.At the centre of this belief is a sacred fire that continues to burn at the temple.Why is the fire at Triyuginarayan Temple special?According to Hindu beliefs, the wedding of Shiva and Parvati took place here in the Treta Yuga. The sacred fire, known as the Akhand Dhuni, is believed to have been burning since the wedding.
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