Garjiya Devi Temple is a noted Devi temple located in the Garjiya village near

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, on the outskirts of the

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. It is a sacred

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shrine where Garjiya Devi is the presiding deity. The

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is situated over a large rock in the Kosi River and is one of the most famous temples of the

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, visited by thousands of devotees during Kartik Poornima, a

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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. Many people bathe in the Kosi river near Garjiya temple.

Festivals

The temple is also known as the festival of lights of the gods.

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is known as Dva-Diwali in some regions. The

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festival also coincides with the Sikh festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti.

References

External links

Garjiya Devi Temple - thedivineindia.com

Hindu temples in Uttarakhand Devi temples in India Nainital district {{india-hindu-temple-stub

Festivals

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