Garjiya Devi Temple

Dhikuli is an ancient rural region located near to Ramnagar and the history of Garjiya devi mandir is mainly related to this place as per the stories and beliefs of the people in Ramnagar. Being one of the sacred Shakti peetha of the region, Garjiya Devi temple is closely connected with the ancient royal families like Katyuri, Kuru etc.  There are many stories related to the origin of the Garjiya Devi temple

• Goddess Parvati is also known by the name Girija because she is believed to be the daughter of the Mountains, Himavan. The form of Shakti residing in the Garjiya devi temple Uttarakhand is the calm and peaceful avatar of Maa Paarvati. Visiting this place gives a chance to please both God Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
• Another myth is that in order to control the over-flooded river Kosi, Bhairav Dev the devotee of Lord Shiva asked Garjiya, his sister to marry Kosi and reside there itself to control the anger of the river. Obeying his order, his sister Garjiya married Kosi and start residing in the rock located in the Kosi river. Garjiya, being one of the avatar of Goddess Parvati, blessed the entire place divine with her presence and it is believed that after Garjiya Devi resided at the rock, river Kosi never flooded again.