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« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2007, 01:47:10 PM »

PITHORAGARH

Gangolihat
Gangolihat is a small Himalayan hill town in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. It is 44 km from Pithoragarh. It is tehsil and sub divisional headquarter of the district. Gangolihat is famous for its Shakti Peethas of Hat Kalika of goddess Kali. Nearby at 'Patal Bhubneshwar', underground caves are major tourist attraction. Also nearby are the tiny hill stations of Chaukori and Berinag.From Gangolihat Panchchuli peaks and Nanda Devi are clearly visible.

Coordinates: 29°40′N, 80°03′E
Gangolihaat is a tehsil and block in the district Pithoragarh. It is at a distance of 60 km from Pithoragarh. Gangolihaat is famous for its ancient tamples and underground caves. 'Haat Kalika','Ambika Dewaal','Chamunda Mandir','Vaishnavi Mandir' are some very very famous tamples. And 'Vaishnavi Mandir' is a special one because from here one can clearly view the Himalayas. This 'Vaishnavi Mandir' is situated on a mountain that is called 'Shail Parvat'(very famous in hindu holy books).

There are so many underground but very beautiful caves in Gangolihaat. 'Patal Bhuvneshwar','Shailashwer Gufa' and 'Mukteshwar Gufa' are very well known. A new underground cave has been also found recently and that is called 'Bholeshwar Gufa'.

'Haat Kalika Mandir' was chosen by Sankaracharya for installation of Mahakali shaktipeeth.
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« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2007, 01:49:19 PM »

ALMORA - GOLU DEVTA

 Golu Devata or Lord Golu Hindi- (गॊलू दॆवता) is the legendary mythological and historical God of the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand state of India and is their the much loved deity. He is thought to be as an incarnation of Gaur Bhairav (Shiva).Golu Devata is popularly prayed and worshipped all over the region and regarded as the dispenser of justice by the devotees with extreme faith. Golu Devata is considered as the brave son and General of Katyuri King Jhal Rai and His mother was Kalinka. The name of His grandfather was Hal Rai and great grandfather was Hal Rai. Historically the origin of Golu Devata is accepted at Champawat. The Chand Kings of this region were His devotees. When Chand rulars annexed Almora , His temple was established at a place called Chitai situated six km from Almora.There are many temples of Golu Devata in Kumaun. The most popular are of Chitai, Champawat, Ghorakhal. It is the popular belief that Golu Devata dispense quick justice to the devotee. Devotee in turn offers bells and Sacrifice of animals after the fulfilment of wish. Thousands of bells of every size can be seen hanging over the temple premisces. Many devotees file a lot of written petitions daily, which are received by the temple.
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« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2007, 01:52:14 PM »
Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple -  ALMORA
 
Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple is one of the ancient temples in Uttarakhand. Situated near the bank of the river Ram Ganga, Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple is only 10 Kms from Masi and Bhikyasen.
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« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2007, 01:56:30 PM »

CHAMPAWAT
Baleshwar Temple

Amidst the main city of Champawat is the historical Baleshwar Temple. Built by the rulers of Chand dynasty, Baleshwar Temple is a marvelous symbol of stone carving. There isn't any historical manuscript that dates the Baleshwar temple, however it is believed to be built between 10–12 century A.D.

The main Baleshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (who is also know as Baleshwar). There are two other temples in the compound of Baleshwar, one dedicated to Ratneshwar and other to Champawati Durga. The temple is built on South Indian Architecture with magnificent Stone Carving works. Close to the Baleshwar Temple is a "Naula" (freshwater resource) which has now dried up. On the day of Mahashivratri, a very crowded fair is held in the Baleshwar Temple compound.

The exteriors of Ratneshwar and Champawati Durga temples are carved with the different posters of the local deities. The stone carving work is magnificent.

Baleshwar temples at Champawat has been declared as an Indian National Heritage Monument and is looked after by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) since 1952.

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« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2007, 01:59:41 PM »

RANIKHET - ALMORA

Jhula-Devi Temple is a temple of goddess Durga. It is 8th century old temple and it is believed that if a person asks for something he gets it and on fulfillment of his desire ties a bell in the temple. Very close to jhula devi is the

Ram Mandir temple of Lord Rama.

Chaubattia Garden It is a famous apple orchard. Besides apples, It is also possible to buy honey and fresh fruit juice from the sales counter of the garden.*Garden photos and location

Hairakhan Temple is situated 4 km from Ranikhet Town at Chiliyanaula is the Hairakhan Temple which was established by Shri Hairakhan Maharaj who is said to be incarnation of Lord Shiva. One can have a good Himalayan view from this place.

Binsar Mahadev is 15 km from Ranikhet town is the Binsar Mahadev Temple which has a beautiful stream flowing close to it. Apart from a Shiva temple, an ashram, Binsar Mahadev also has a lovely cedar forest surrounding it.
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« Reply #15 on: October 21, 2007, 02:01:18 PM »

SRI NAGAR - GARWAL

Srinagar Garhwal is the last night stop towards the holy Hindu temples of "Badrinath" and "Kedarnath". Srinagar also has its own share of temples.

1) Kamleshwar Mahadev-- Dedicated to God Shiva this has quiet a few fan following. About its origin, there is a story that once God Vishnu came to this place and seeing the beauty of this place decided to pray to God Shiva and to offer him 1000 Lotus(Kamal) as a token of devotion. So he collected the 1000 Kamal and started his prayer. Shiva to test his devotion quietly hide one of the lotus(kamal) from amongst the 1000.When Vishnu came to the end of his prayers he realised that there was one Lotus missing. Now to leave the prayer without offering the 1000 lotus flowers as he had committed in the start would be disrespect so Vishnu thought of another way. He remembered that he is known as KamalNayan (one with beautiful lotus shaped eyes), so he pick up his sword to pull out one of his eye to offer it as the last lotus. But before he could actually do it, Shiva appeared before him smiling with the lotus in his hand. So in order to celebrate this incidence a temple was built and inside is Shiva is worshiped with the name of Kamaleshwer(God with the Lotus Flower)

2) Kilkileshwar Mahadev-- Another Shiva temple located in the banks of river Alaknanda, Kilkileshwar Mahadev was established by Shankaracharya the legendary Hindu Guru.
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« Reply #16 on: October 21, 2007, 02:03:22 PM »

GOPESHWAR GARWAL.
 
TUNGNATH

The arms of Lord Shiva came out as per the Kedarnath myth at Tungnath. He is worshipped here as one of the Panch Kedars. Tungnath Temple at an altitude of 3,680mt is the highest Shiva shrine among the Panch kedars but the easiest to reach from Chopta, the nearest roadhead.

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« Reply #17 on: October 22, 2007, 11:34:54 AM »
Garjiya Devi Temple

Garjiya is a village located 14 km from Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, on the way to Ranikhet. The place is named after the "Garjiya Devi Temple" situated over a huge rock in the midst of river Kosi. The village is situated in the vicinity of "Corbet National Park".

The temple is visited by thousands of devotees from different parts of the state/country. A large fair is held here on kartik Poornima. Ramnagar is the last bus terminus/Railway Station, from where Garjiya Devi Temple is 14 km by road.
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« Reply #18 on: October 22, 2007, 11:35:22 AM »
Surkanda Devi
Surkanda Devi is a Hindu temple situated close to the small resort hamlet of Dhanaulti. It is at an altitude of about 10,000 ft, 2000 ft above Dhanaulti, which itself it at quite a height above sea level. It is surrounded by dense forests and affords a scenic view of the surrounding region including the Himalayas to the north, and certain cities to the south (e.g., Dehradun, Rishikesh) The Gange Dussera festival is celebrated every year between May and June and attracts a lot of people.

The spot is most easily reached from the southwest via Dehradun, but is a typical day-trip for visitors to Mussoorie and Landour. It is located on a hill and one has to climb a steep 2000 ft on foot after driving to Dhanaulti.

Legend has it that the head of the charred body of Goddess Sati fell here when Lord Shiva was taking her remains along with him after she give her life in the yajna started by her father
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« Reply #19 on: October 22, 2007, 11:36:52 AM »
Kunjapuri

Kunjapuri is the name given to a peak having an altitude of about 1,676 m. It lies in Lat. 30`11` N. and Long. 78`20` E., about 93 km. from Devaprayag and 7 km. from Narendra Nagar. It commands a beautiful view of the snow-ranges of the Himalayas and of the valley of the Bhagirathi. It contains an old temple dedicated to the goddess Kunjapuri Devi which is visited by a number of people every year. Nearby, in Agarakhal, there is a dak bungalow situated in picturesque surroundings and maitnained by the public works department. Kunjapuri is said to be one of the sidddhapeeths established in the region by Jagadguru Shankaracharya and legend has it that the upper-half of the body of Sati, wife of Siva, fell here when Siva was carrying it to Kailash after Sati had flung herself in the yajna fires when some derogatory remarks were made about her husband by her father Daksha.
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