Garjiya Devi Temple, Uttarakhand

Address

Garjiya Devi Temple, Uttarakhand

Ramnagar Range, Garjiya,

Uttarakhand 244715

Amman

Garjiya Devi

Introduction

Garjiya Devi Temple is a noted Devi temple located in the Garjiya village near Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, India, on the outskirts of the Corbett National Park. It is a sacred Shakti shrine where Garjiya Devi is the presiding deity.   It is believed that this temple was built in 9th Century CE.  The temple is situated over a large rock in the Kosi River and is one of the most famous temples of the Nainital district, visited by thousands of devotees during Kartik Poornima, a  holy day celebrated on the fifteenth lunar day of Kartik (November – December) The first priest was Pt. Keshav Dutt Pandey who began worship of Devi Girija. There is also a statue of LakshmiNarayan of 9th century, made from black granite. Many people from nearby areas go there every day to worship in the temple. The temple is also known as the festival of lights of the gods.

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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