Garjia Temple Travel Map

Garjia Temple is located in the village of Garjia in Uttarakhand. Established at the point where a huge rock sits in the midst of Kosi River, the temple has been named Garjia Devi after the deity. Goddess Parvati is also known as Garjia Devi. Built over a small hill, the temple is situated at a short distance from Ramnagar. From in front of the temple, Kosi River flows.Devotees visiting the temple offer coconut, vermilion, incense, lamp and red Chunnerie to the goddess. Considered to be the daughter of Himalayas, Goddess Parvati is also known by the name of Garjia at this place. When Goddess Parvati's idol on the mountains was discovered at the village, the inhabitants constructed Garjia Devi's temple here.In the temple are housed various idols, including those of Goddess Parvati, Baba Bhairon, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Goddess Saraswati. A popular pilgrimage site, the temple allures devotees of both Garjia Devi and Baba Bhairon, who are its prominent deities. Once their wishes are fulfilled, devotees dedicate umbrellas and bells to Garjia Devi at the temple.