What are the main temples and spots to visit at Naimisharanya?

Naimisharanya hosts several ancient temples and sacred spots that every pilgrim should visit. The Chakra Tirtha is the foremost sacred pond — the exact spot where Lord Brahma”s chakra landed, surrounded by a circumambulation path. The Lalita Devi Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths where Sati”s heart is said to have fallen. The Vyas Gaddi is the meditation seat of sage Vyasa, where he compiled the Mahabharata and taught the Puranas to his disciples. The Hanuman Garhi features a large Hanuman idol and commemorates his role during the Ramayana. The Balaji Temple (a form of Vishnu) is where daily abhishekams are performed by local priests. The Suta Gaddi marks the exact spot where Suta Goswami narrated the Puranas to the assembled sages — considered the birthplace of Puranic oral tradition. Other important sites include the Havan Kund where ancient yajnas were performed, the Pancha Prayag Sangam (where five streams meet), and the Suryakund. Naimisharanya is also famous for its 88,000 rishis — small ashrams commemorating each sage are scattered through the forest.