Golu Devta Temple

This temple of Chitai Almora is dedicated to Gollu or Goljyu Devta an incarnation of Lord Shiva in the form of Gaur Bhairav. There are many more temples in Almora but this is the most famous and sacred one. It is situated at 8kms from Almora on Jageshwar Dham road. It is reputed to make every wish come true, provided the worshipper ask for it with a clear conscience.

The temple is identified by a large number of bells hanging in the premises. These bells are hung by the devotees as offerings making a wish or in thanksgiving on the fulfillment of one’s wish. This is an important religious attraction on the tourist map. It is the most sacred temple for the people of Almora and the neighboring villages. The walls of the temple are covered with court stamp papers by those who did not get justice in the court. Around the temple are hanging thousands of bells, which have been donated by those people whose wishes have been fulfilled.