In Garjia temple

  

On the outskirts of Jim Corbett Park near Ramnagar is the Garjia temple on the banks of the Kosi river. Dhikuli is a very old rural area situated close to Ramnagar and the history of Garjiya devi mandir is primarily connected to this place. I have some faint memories of visiting this temple along with my grandmother. 

It is a sacred  Shakti  shrine where Garjiya Devi is the presiding deity. The  temple  is situated over a large rock in the Kosi River and is one of the most famous temples of the Nainital District. This temple is  visited by thousands of devotees during Kartik Poornima a  holy day celebrated on the fifteenth lunar day of kartik (November – December).  The first priest  of this temple was Pt. Keshav Dutt Pandey who began worship of Devi Girija. There is also a statue of Lakshmi Narayan of 9th century, made from black granite. Many people go there every day to worship in the temple. Many people bathe in the  Kosi river near Garjiya temple. The temple is  located in a Beautiful environment with forests around it. Was very lucky to be here with my brother and sister in law and Suresh. It was a steep climb but worth it.