Dhari Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Dhari Devi, considered the guardian deity of Uttarakhand. The temple is located on a rock in the middle of the Alaknanda River and must be reached via a short bridge. According to legend, the upper half of the goddess’s idol resides here, while the lower half is in Kalimath. Locals believe that moving the idol causes natural disasters — a belief strengthened when floods hit Kedarnath after the idol’s relocation. The temple is visited year-round and plays a central role in the spiritual and cultural beliefs of the region.