Agastyamuni

Location

Augustyamuni is famed for the temple in the name of sage Agastya. The popular belief is that the sage had meditated here for almost one year. This holy shrine at the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand is thronged by thousands of devotees during Baisakhi celebrations.

The old temple at this lofty place exemplifies excellent architecture and structural grandeur. Its walls are carved with the images of numerous gods and goddess of the Hindu Mythology. These exquisite carvings and the sacred environs present a soothing feeling to the pious people who forget all their woes they had undertaken to have a glimpse of this sacred shrine.