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Syanri is a village in Patti Bhardar, Rudraprayag District, state of Uttarakhand, India.
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Location
Syanri is located at 30.17°N 78.53°E / 30.17; 78.53.
Transport
Syanri is well connected through a motorable road with Srinagar via Badiyar garh and Rudraprayag.
Syanri places of interesting
"Augustya Muni Maharaj Temple" is located centrally in the village. It is believed that Augustya Muni, great saint of Indian mythology once visited this place, was awestruck by the scenic beauty of the place and sat on Tapasya (where is now located an old temple).
"Nagarja Temple" (deity of snakes/serpents), is a small open temple located away from the main village and is worshiped by many who come to the village.
"Horticulture nursery", a sprawling nursery of department of horticulture, Uttarakhand is also situated at the entrance of Syanri village.
Nearby places of interest
"Dhari Devi Temple", situated on the banks of the river Alaknanda, is one of the most widely visited temples in the Garhwal district.
"Saunra Khal" is a nearby village with a vast meadow as the main attraction.
"Rudranath temple (Rood ka daanda)" (Daanda in local garhwali language means a "hill-top"). So, this temple as the name suggests, is located atop a hill that has a 360 degree view of the surrounding valleys. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The trail to the top is a completely isolated trek and due to its remote location, gives a complete wilderness experience. The main attraction of the temple is a 2-day village fair in the month of August on the auspicious festival of Janmashtami
Caste and Communities
Primarily, the majority of inhabitants of Syanri village are "Pant", "Joshi", "Bhatt Brahmins" and "harijans". Caste bias or communal sentiments are absent in the village.