Perched precipitously on the crest of Annapurna Peak (3,000 feet) above the glistening waters of the Sharda (Mahakali) River near Tanakpur in Champawat district, Maa Purnagiri is one of the most fervently worshiped Shakti Peeths in North India. Marking the consecrated spot where the navel (Nabhi) of Goddess Sati fell, Purnagiri ("the Hill of Fulfillment") is believed to grant every pure-hearted wish made by its pilgrims.
The Sacred Navel of Sati
Because the navel is considered the center of life-force and maternal nourishment in yogic science, worship at Purnagiri is renowned for granting fertility, family prosperity, and swift relief from physical afflictions.
Spectacular Ridge View of Indo-Nepal Plains
From the breezy summit sanctum of Purnagiri, visitors enjoy breathtaking vistas: to the north rise the snow-capped crests of the Kumaon Himalayas, while to the south and east stretch the vast emerald Tarai plains and river meanders of western Nepal.
The Grand Chaitra Navratri Fair
Every spring during Chaitra Navratri (March–April), the temple hosts one of the largest religious fairs in the central Himalayas, drawing over two million devotees from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Nepal.
The Essential Bhairon Mandir Visit
According to sacred lore, a pilgrimage to Purnagiri remains incomplete without visiting the shrine of Baba Bhairon Nath located lower on the mountain ridge, who was blessed by the Goddess to act as the gatekeeper of her grace.