Dunagiri
Dunagiri
दूनागिरी | |
|---|---|
village | |
| Coordinates: 29°49′23″N 79°26′54″E / 29.82306°N 79.44833°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Almora |
| Elevation | 2,400 m (7,900 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 500 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 263653 |
| Vehicle registration | UK |
| Website | uk |
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 because Lahiri Mahasaya was initiated into Kriya Yoga by Mahavatar Babaji at this site.
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.