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Mata Purnagiri Devi Temple: A Soul-Stirring Shakti Peeth Above Tanakpur, Uttarakhand

Mata Purnagiri Devi Temple, also known as the Purnagiri Shakti Peeth or Punyagiri, is among India’s most revered Shakti Peethas. Situated about 20 km from Tanakpur, 92 km from Champawat, and 171 km from Pithoragarh at roughly 3,000 meters above sea level, it offers a compelling blend of sacred geography and devotional tradition. Pilgrims describe…