Garjiya Devi Temple, Uttarakhand

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Garjiya Devi Temple, Uttarakhand

Ramnagar Range, Garjiya,

Uttarakhand 244715

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Garjiya Devi

Introduction

• Located in Garjiya village near Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, on the outskirts of Corbett National Park.
• Dedicated to Goddess Garjiya Devi, a sacred Shakti shrine.
• Built in the 9th century CE and situated on a large rock in the Kosi River.
• One of the most renowned temples in the Nainital district.

Significance

• Thousands of devotees visit during Kartik Poornima (November–December).
• Worship of Devi Girija was initiated by the first priest, Pt. Keshav Dutt Pandey.
• Features a 9th-century black granite statue of Lakshmi Narayan.
• Known as the “festival of lights of the gods.”

Devotee Activity

• Attracts daily worshippers from nearby areas.

Century/Period

9th Century CE

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Nearest Bus Station

Garjiya

Nearest Railway Station

Ramnagar station

Nearest Airport

Pantnagar 

Location on Map

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