Gangnath Temple Devbhoomi is dedicated to "Gangnath Devta" in the form of Lord Shiva, located in Satrali village near Takula in Almora district of Uttarakhand. This temple is situated in the midst of the beautiful plains of the lush green area of Takula, attracts a lot of tourists. Gangnath is worshiped as a family deity by the local people and other temples dedicated to the deity Ganganath are also located in other districts and regions of Uttarakhand such as Pithoragarh, Nainital and Almora etc.The Gangnath temple is famous for the water coming out of the Shivalinga from the aerial roots of the tree (Java in Hindi). This temple is famous for its religious importance in the midst of beautiful surroundings. An attractive fair is organized in the temple during Kartik Purnima, through which people's faith in Gangnath deity appears.It is said by Gangnath Devta that it is said that Gangnath Devta clings mostly to children and beautiful women. When a ghost is tormented by a phantom or is trapped in the trap of an unjust, then he goes to the refuge of Ganganath and Ganganath must protect him.Punish the wicked and ghosts remove the impediment. A small goat is offered to Gangnath, a whole sweet garland, clothes, earrings of Jogia, Jhola, and Angri to Bhana, coats and strings are offered to the child. In many areas of Uttarakhand, Gangnath deity is worshiped in the form of Ganganath Chachar, Gadyali.
Gangnath Temple - Almora
Uttarakhand
Almora
