Garjia Temple

The Garjia Temple, also known as Girija Devi Temple is located in Sundarkhal village at a distance of 15 km from Ramnagar, Uttarakhand. It is one of the famous and holiest temples in Uttarakhand.

The Garjija temple built on the top of a small hill the Kosi river flows through it. This temple is dedicated to Mata Parvati and is one of her main temples. Girija is the name of Mata Parvati. A grand idol of Mata Garjija is placed here, as well as the statue of Mata Saraswati, Ganesh, and Batuk Bhairav are also the center of attraction.

Apart from this, an idol of Lakshmi Narayan has also been placed on the temple premises.

Devotees bathe in the Kosi river before visiting the temple and then climb 90 steps to reach the temple. People offer bells or umbrellas, etc., when their vows fulfilled here. After worshiping the Goddess, Baba Bhairav is honored by offering rice and urad dal.