Girija or Garjiya Devi Temple is among one of the most visited and popular temples in Uttarakhand. The temple of Girija Devi is located in the middle of the Kosi River on the top of a huge rock.

The temple is also known as Garjiya as the temple is located near Garjiya village in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, which is 275 km, from Delhi.

Girija Devi Temple is the shrine of Girija Devi which is believed to be the incarnation of Goddess Maa Parwati and believed to be there during Mahabharata and mentioned in Puranas.

The temple is visited by thousands of devotees from all over the world, people have a significant belief that Maa Garjiya is there for their devotees and to seek the blessings of Goddess Girija Devi people wait for their turn and then after darshan of Girija Devi, they continue their onward journey.

It is considered one of the oldest temples in Ramnagar district of Uttarakhand.

In this blog, we will cover one of the oldest and most popular Shakti shrines of Girija Devi and will take you through the history of the temple and important information.

About Girija Devi Temple

Girija devi temple

One of the most revered locations in Uttarakhand is Girija Devi Temple, Which is the home of Maa Parvati’s Avtar, Girija Devi. 

Girija Devi is the daughter of Giriraj the King of mountains. Every Year a fair is organised on the occasion of Karthik Poornima where thousands of locals and tourists from all over the place attend the Fair.

Girija Devi Temple is located near the famous tourist attractions of Uttarakhand Jim Corbett National Park.

History of Girija Devi Temple

The Holy Shrine Girija Devi Temple is situated atop a hill 100 feet high between the Kosi River in the Ramnagar district of Nainital, Uttarakhand. The temple of Mother Girija Devi, situated amidst the fast-flowing stream of the Kosi River, is a unique marvel. 

The temple’s presence in the stream from ancient times is considered to be the influence of divine power. It is not only a pilgrimage site for religiously inclined people but has also become a center of attraction for tourists from all over the country and abroad. 

Despite enduring the constant impact of the river for centuries, this sacred place has stood firm with the temple of Mother Girija on its head. 

This place is considered to be from the time of the Mahabharata. Maharaja Virat worshipped Mother Girija (Shakti) here, and Sage Kaushik also worshipped Mother Girija at this place, so the river is called Kaushiki in the Puranas. The ancient idol of Shri Lakshminarayan Ji of the Katiyuri dynasty of the 8th century BC is installed here. Visitors consider themselves fortunate to have a glimpse of it. 

Pandit Ramakrishna Pandey, a resident of Ranikhet (Biththad), came to this place in the year 1935 and started performing worship and rituals. Since then, his son, Shri Purnachandra Pandey, has been serving Mother Girija along with his family as a priest.

Girija devi temple
Girija devi temple
Girija devi temple

How to Reach Garjiya Devi Temple?

Girija Devi Temple is situated in the Ramnagar district of Uttarakhand which is at a distance of 275 Km from Delhi it is near the famous Jim Corbett National Park and is often referred to as the gateway to Kumaon to enter the Kumaon region Ramnagar is among one of them.

By Train 

There are direct trains from Delhi (DEL) to Ramnagar (RMR) which take around 5-6 Hours.

  • UTR SAMPRK KRTI (15035)
  • RANIKHET EXP (15013)

The train ticket can be booked online from the IRCTC online website it is always advised to book a ticket well in advance.

By Bus

Several bus services operate from Delhi to Uttarakhand, these services usually depart from major bus terminals in Delhi mainly from Anand Vihar ISBT. Online bus tickets can be booked from the Uttarakhand official transport website.

Other Sightseeing places near Garjiya Devi Temple?

While you are in Garjiya Devi temple you can explore the temple premises and the scenic surroundings along the Kosi River apart from the temple there are many other sightseeing places that you can explore:

1) Jim Corbett National Park

One of the most visited tourist attractions is the most famous national park in India, which is famous for its population of Bengal Tigers, Jungle safaris, and Nature walks. There are many restaurants and hotels where you can relax for a day and where you can plan a vacation with your loved ones.

2) Nainital

Nainital is the most popular tourist destination which is high in demand always, Nainital offers you a lot of the scenic beauty of the mountains, majestic Naini Lake, Nainital Zoo, snow point, and many treks, during summer time mainly during the season time It is always advised to book your hotel.

If you are planning for Nainital you must read our blog on Nainital travel guide.  

3) Ranikhet

If you are in Kumaon you must plan to visit the beautiful Hill station Ranikhet, It is a complete vacation package that offers you the best of Kumaon, Uttarakhand. Some of the most famous tourist places that are famous are Kainchi Dham – The Home of Neem Karoli Baba, Golu Devta Temple Chitai Almora, Jhula Devi temple, Kasar Devi Temple where Vivekananda meditated which was mentioned in his books the place full of cosmic energy there are many others.

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