The is a highly revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali, situated on the banks of the Alaknanda River in Kalyasaur, Uttarakhand. Known as the Guardian Deity of Uttarakhand , she is believed to protect the sacred Char Dham pilgrimage circuit.
: Many newly married couples visit during these nine days to seek blessings for a prosperous life. The "Guardian" Legend and 2013 Floods The is a highly revered Hindu shrine dedicated
: A central mystery of the temple is that the stone idol is said to change its appearance three times a day —appearing as a young girl in the morning, a young woman in the afternoon, and an old woman in the evening. The "Guardian" Legend and 2013 Floods : A
: While many Kali temples involve animal sacrifice, it is strictly prohibited at Dhari Devi; rituals are symbolic and focus on "jagrans" (night-long devotional singing). a young woman in the afternoon