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Located amidst the dense woods of Binsar, Gairar Golu Devta Temple is near Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary and is about 12 km from Almora, Uttarakhand. Gairar Golu Devta Temple is one of the famous temples among devotees. Golu Devta is considered an incarnation of Lord Gaur Bhairav and is referred to as the God of Justice in the region. Here Lord Golu Devta is present in a much fiercer form and is referred as "Dana Goljyu Devta", where "Dana" means Forest in Kumaoni and "jyu" means Ji and is suffixed in names out of respect, thus meaning the Goljyu Devta which resides in Forests protecting the Cattle. The devotees visiting Gairar Golu Devta temple present clothes,turbans,and shawls of white colour to Lord Golu out of sheer devotion in his divinity and compassion.
Lord Golu Devta is called as God of Justice in Uttarakhand. His most famous temple of Chitai is famous for the huge number of bells, which devotees offer to the deity after the lord has fulfilled their wishes of seeking justice. It is believed that a victim who writes a letter to Golu Devta seeking justice from the oppressor is granted justice by Lord Golu himself. He is worshipped throughout Uttarakhand with a few names like Goljyu in Kumaon, Goril in Garhwal,and Dadu Goriya in a few other parts of Uttarakhand.
Gairar Golu Devta Temple is near the main Almora town and is just 12 Km from it. The Temple is well connected by road and is just 2 km from the main gate of Binsar wildlife sanctuary.
The Temple remains open for visits throughout the year. The best time to visit is any time except monsoon(late June – August), the weather is pleasant all year round.
Lord Golu Devta stands as the living embodiment of the assurance that no plea goes unanswered - a swift hand of justice for those who seek him reverently.
In order to reach Gairar Golu Devta Temple, one first needs to reach Almora. From there one can easily find both shared and reserved taxis to Binsar (19 km) and Gairar Golu Devta Temple(18 km). The nearest railway station to the Temple is Kathgodam Railway Station(103 km) and the nearest airport is Pantnagar airport (140 km) away from here. Direct UTC buses to Almora are available from Anand Vihar ISBT,Delhi.
In order to avoid the hassle of switching between different mediums of transportation, one can take a private taxi from Delhi to reach Gairar Golu Devta Temple directly as it is the most convenient way to get there. It is an approximate drive of 12-14 hours with a distance of approximately 415 kms. We at JoshiCabs provide affordable and professional cab services with custom pickup and drop locations.
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Nearest airport to Gairar Golu Devta Temple is Pantnagar Airport (PGH), located 120 km. Fare typically ₹4,000.
If the number of passengers is more, taking a cab from Delhi (DEL) Airport might be more economical. You will typically need a connecting flight from Delhi to Pantnagar Airport (PGH).
Nearest railway station to Gairar Golu Devta Temple is Kathgodam Railway Station, located 103 km. Railway fare typically ₹220.
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Nearest bus station to Gairar Golu Devta Temple is Almora Bus Stop, located Located nearby Gairar. Bus fare typically ₹655.
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The temple is open throughout the year and can be visited any time of the year.The temple holds festivals during Navratri and on Bhadrapada’s Shukla Paksha Chaturthi(4th Lunar Day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadrapada) celebrating Lord Golu Devta’s Janamotsav.
It is 415 km away from Delhi by road.
The Temple is famous for the divinity of Lord Golu Devta in a fiercer form and has ample space to do mediation, yoga, and sadhna.
The weather is pleasant throughout the year especially in spring and autumn.
Gairar Golu Devta Temple is one such dedicated Temple to Lord Golu among many.It is famous for worshipping Lord Golu in his Dana Golu Devta avatar which is famous for protecting his devotees in a very fierce form.Devotees offer him Turban,shawls and Bells out of devotion and for a wish granted.
Yes, Golu Devta is a protector Deity in the region called by the names of Goljyu in Kumaon and Goriya/Goril in Garhwal.One may find numerous temples dedicated to him.Some famous among them include- Chitai Golu Devta Temple,Almora Golu Devta Temple,Chaukori Golu Devta Temple,Ghorakhal Golu Devta Temple.
No, it's a small temple.You may donate as you wish.
Being a protector Deity Lord Golu Devta has many dedicated temples around uttarakhand.But Gairar Golu Devta Temple is unique in its own as it is dedicated to Dana Golu Avatar,a fierce form meant to protect victims from evil. People in the region pay their obeisance to lord Dana Goljyu for protecting them and their livestock in deep forests from malevolent predators.
While there is no such restriction on photography in the premises, but one should refrain from capturing inside Garbagriha.
The temple itself lies in the Alluring Almora District and has vast options to explore around it. One can visit Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary,Kasar Devi Temple,Chitai Golu Devta Temple,Lal Bazaar,Maa Nanda Devi Temple,Khagmara Temple,Katarmal sun Temple which all are nearby to Gairar Golu Devta Temple.
No, it does not.
Offering bells,turbans,and shawls of white Colour is a tradition here followed by Devout worshippers of Lord Goljyu.
There is no special dress code for the Temple, but one should dress modestly.
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