Religious Places_In & Around Nainital District Religious Places_In & Around Nainital District NAINITAL TOURISM

 
Nainital has a devine beauty that can not be described but can only be felt.The fantastic combination of Mountains, Lakes, Clouds and ever-changing weather mesmerizes and attracts the lovers, artists and commoners alike. The prominent structures of Mandir, Maszid, Gurudwara, Church and Ashram offers a glimpse of the secular country to the outsiders. Despite peak variations in weather, fun never seems to stop here. It is love, love and love all around. Paradise may be having many things in common to this place. A beautiful place, beautiful people and beautiful weather.
 

Maa Naina Devi Temple is considered to be one of the most revered Hindu Temples in India

 
NAINA DEVI TEMPLE
 

Gurudwara Shri Singh Sabha - Mallital Nainital

 
 

Jama Masjid (Mosque)- Mallital from across the Flats

 
 


St John-In-The-Wilderness Church - Mallital (Shukhatal)

 
It is one of the earliest buildings erected in Nainital and possibly the finest church in any Indian Hill station. The church was named by the bishop of Calcutta who came to Nainital in 1844, when the place was still very much a wilderness. This church contains a brass memorial to the victims of famous landslip. Bodies of few victims were buried in the graveyard here.
 

 
 

The First Methodist Church in India - The Mall Mallital

 
The First Methodist Church in India
 

St. Francis Church - The Mall Tallital

 
 


St. Francis Church - The Mall Tallital

 
 

Hanumaan Mandir - Thandi Sadak

 
 


Shanidev Mandir - Thandi Sadak

 
 


Golu Devata Mandir - Thandi Sadak Nainital

 
Golu Devata is thought to be as an incarnation of Gaur Bhairav (Shiva), and is worshipped all over the region and regarded as the dispenser of justice by the devotees with extreme faith.

Historically, he is considered as the brave son and General of Katyuri king, Jhal Rai and his mother was Kalinka, and his grandfather was Hal Rai and great grandfather was Hal Rai. Historically the origin of Golu Devata is accepted at Champawat. His mother Kalinka is believed to be the sister of two other local deities Harishchand Devjyun (the divine spirit of Raja Harish of the Chands) and Sem Devjyun and both these deities are regarded as uncles of Lord Golu.

There are many temples of Golu Devata in Kumaun, and the most popular are at Chitai, Champawat, Ghorakhal. It is the popular belief that Golu Devata dispense quick justice to the devotee.

Devotees 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. .
 

 
 


Parshan Devi Mandir - Thandi Sadak


 
 


Golu Devta Mandir - Ghorakhal

 
Ghorakhal is a small place, which is famous for the temple of Lord Golu worshipped by hill people perched at an altitude of 2000 meters above the sea level. It falls under Nainital district of Uttarakhand, approximately 15 km away from Nainital. 'Ghorakhal ' literally means ‘a pond for water to horses’. It is a picturesque site, with natural serenity and placidity.

One of the famous attractions in Ghorakhal is Golu Devta Temple, always in news for the unique rituals performed here. One such ritual is that devotees make petitions at the temple, using stamp papers, to seek desired decree in litigations. On accomplishment of their wish, the deity is shown gratitude by hanging bells or making animal sacrifice. People from all over the region consider Golu Devta, the presiding deity of the temple, to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva and ‘the God of Justice’.
 


 
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SHRI KAINCHI DHAM MANDIR

 
On the Nainital - Almora Road , 9 Km from Bhowali and 17 Kms from Nainital is a modern pilgrim centre. This place has achieved recognition owing to the ashram of the famous Neem Karoli Maharaj. Kaichi is a term used for two sharp hairpin bends of the motor road in local dialect hence the name. It has no relation with scissors.

Founded by the famous Maharaj Neem Karoli Baba and is very well maintained and kept neat and clean. The concept of this place came into existence in 1942 when Maharaj Neem Karoli along with Shri Poornanand of the Kainchi Village proposed building an Ashram here dedicated to Sombari Maharaj and Sadhu Premi Baba who used to perform yagnas in this very place. Later in 1962, their dream materialised and the forest from this area was cleared and a rectangular platform was constructed. After due permission from the Forest Conservator, Maharaj Ji acquired the lease of this land and constructed a Temple devoted to Lord Hanuman over that rectangular platform and adjacent to it is the Kainchi Temple and an Ashram built for devotees. There is also a cave beside the temple where Baba Neem Karoli used to spend his time praying and is considered a sacred area.
 

 
Shri Kainchi Hanuman Mandir & Ashram
 

Katarmal Sun Temple - Almora

 
Katarmal at an altitude of 2116 mt, built in the 9th century Katarmal nearby Almora has the Second important Sun temple in the country, the first Sun temple being the Konark Sun Temple in Orissa. around 70 kms away from Nainital. This temple complex has one main temple, surrounded by 45 smaller shrines. The Katarmal Sun Temple is a monument of historical importance.

The Sun temple, noted for its magnificent architecture, artistically made stone and metallic sculptures and beautifully carved pillars and wooden doors, the image of Surya in the temple dates back to 12th century.

The Sun temple has some unique architectural style and the images carved on the walls are very intricately done. Though amidst ruins, it still stands as a major point of attraction in the region and many devotees visit here to offer prayer to the Sun God.
 

 
 


Garjiya Devi Temple

 
Garjiya Devi Temple situated over a huge rock in the midst of river Kosi. Ramnagar is the last bus terminus/Railway Station, Garjiya Devi Temple is 14 km by road.
 

 
 

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