Garjiya Devi Temple, Ramnagar, Uttarakhand

Garjiya Devi Temple, Ramnagar, Uttarakhand

Garjiya Devi Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sakthi located in the Garjiya village near Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, India, on the outskirts of the Corbett National Park. The temple is situated over a large rock in the Kosi River and is one of the most famous temples of the Nainital district. The first priest was Pt. Keshav Dutt Pandey who began worship of Devi Girija. Being one of the sacred Shakti peetha of the region, Garjiya Devi temple is closely connected with the ancient royal families like Katyuri, Kuru etc.  

Legends

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The Temple

The temple is situated over a large rock in the Kosi River, was not known by many till 1940 but in recent years, it has been protected and reconstructed many times by the temple management and pulls a crowd that increases every year. However, the temple, which is over 150 years old, is not only a hotspot for devotees but also an attraction for bird watchers who visit the area to spot some rare species including the Himalayan kingfisher.

Though the temple is actually a Shiva Temple but importance is given to Sakthi. A Shivalinga can be found in this Temple to attest this fact. Garjiya Devi is the presiding deity, with idols of goddess Saraswathi, Lord Ganesha and Girija Devi, standing at a height of 4.5 feet.

There is also a temple of Laxmi-Narayan of 9^th century in the same temple premises. The idols of this temple were found during excavation here. It is believed that the prayers here are not complete until the devotee worships Bhairava after worshipping Girija Devi.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and from 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM. The Temple is open for tourists all-round the year except for the monsoon season since the water level in river Kosi increases.

Festivals

On the day of Kartik Poornima, a big fair is organized at the temple. It is attended by thousands of devotees. It is a holy day celebrated on the fifteenth lunar day of the Kartik month i.e.  November- December. Kartik Purnima also coincides with Guru Nanak Jayanti.

Connectivity

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Location