Dunagiri
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Dunagiri
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Dunagiri is a historic area in Almora district in the state of Uttarakhand in India. Dunagiri is known as the birthplace of modern-day Kriya Yoga due to the fact that Lahiri Mahasaya was initiated into Kriya Yoga by Mahavatar Babaji at this site.[1][2]
Approximately 400 km (250 mi) from Delhi, a cluster of six small villages forms the place that is variously known as Dunagiri, Drongiri and Doonagiri. 116 such villages combine to form the Development Block of Dwarahat, which falls under the District of Almora. Located at a height of 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) above sea level, Dunagiri is famous within Kumaon for its temple of Shakti – known here as Dunagiri Devi.
History
According to the local tradition, the town has been regularly visited by sages (Rishi-Munis) of India who established their
Mahavatar Babaji Cave
This cave is where Yoga Guru Lahiri Mahasaya got Kriya Yoga teachings directly from Mahavatar Babaji. Every day many pilgrims and Kriya Yogis that follow different gurus visit this cave.
Transportation
Rail
Nearest Railway Station Kathgodham is 140 km.
Air
Nearest airport Pantnagar Airport is 178 km, nearest International Airport is New Delhi International Airport.
Road
47 km from Ranikhet and 100 km from Nainital.
See also
References
- ^ "Mahavatar Babaji Cave near Dwarahat - Mahavatar Babaji Cave Kukuchina Village Informatio Guide". www.euttaranchal.com. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ Pino, Marco. "Visiting Mahavatar Babaji's Cave in Kukuchina, Dunagiri, India". Path to Yoga. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ Dunagiri Retreat http://www.dunagiri.com/history.html Archived 13 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine
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