Shani Dev temple situated at Kharsali is considered as the oldest temple of Shani Dev. The temple holds incredible religious significance and due to this largest crowd of devotes can be seen at this place. God Shani Dev is the son of God Sun and brother of Goddess Yamuna. God Shani is known for god of Karma and Justice. It is believed that this temple was built by the Pandavas. God Shani Dev temple is the major attraction of Kharsali and you can find maximum crowd of devotees throughout the year.
Situated at a distance of 1 km, Kharsali is a popular village belongs to Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state. Kharsali village has crucial religious significance due to presence of Goddess Yamuna. The place is assumed as the home of Goddess Yamuna during winter. Previously, it was quite tough to visit Kharsali during winter as char dham yatra was usually closed during winter but now Government of Uttarakhand has decided to keep char dham yatra open during winter too. Besides, the oldest Shani Dev Temple is also kept at this place during winter so this is another religious attraction of this place. The temple situated at Kharsali village is designed so uniquely that it can easily catch one’s attention towards the temple. As per the history, it is assumed that this temple was made by Pandavas. Every year on the auspicious occasion of “Bhai Dooj” or “Yam Dwetiya”, the idol of goddess Yamuna is brought here for worship.
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