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Chitai Temple
Entry : free
Address : Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Almora, Uttarakhand, India
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Why to visit Chitai Temple
Chitai Temple is also known as Chitai Golu Devta Temple, and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva's incarnation. The Chitai Golu Devta temple is thought to have been built in the 12th century by a commander of the Chand dynasty.
- The Chitai Golu Devta temple houses a statue of God Golu sitting on a horse, holding a bow and arrows.
- Thousands of bells are hung around the temple, which were donated by persons whose wishes were granted.
- Devotees worship Golu Devta with white cloth, Pagri, and white shawl.
- Devotees do 3 days of pooja or 9 days of pooja and make sacrifices to Lord Golu Devta.
- Ghee, Milk, Curd, Halwa, Poori, and Pakauri were the most common offerings made to Lord Golu.
Nearby Attractions
- Gobind Vallabh Pant Museum (1.2 km)
- Patal Devi Mandir (1.5 km)
- Bright End Corner (0.3 m)
Nearby Restaurants
- Swarnika Restaurant (0.4 km)
- Lali’s Inn and Restaurant (1.2 km)
- Pizza Wok Cafe (1.2 km)
Distance From Almora: 9 km
Ideal Duration: 1 hour
FAQ on Chitai Temple
What are the nearby attractions close to Chitai Temple?
The nearby attractions include: Gobind Vallabh Pant Museum (1.2 km), Patal Devi Mandir (1.5 km), and Bright End Corner (0.3 m).
When is it best to visit Chitai Temple?
This is a lovely temple located in the hills, where the weather is always lovely and wonderful. You can visit this temple at any time of year.
How to reach Chitai Temple?
Golu Devta Chitai Temple is located on Jageshwar Dham Road, 9 km from Almora. It is well connected by road, and one may easily go there by sharing taxis, buses, and so on. Kathgodam railway station provides nearby train access. IGI International Airport (352 km) is the nearby airport for Almora.
What are the nearby restaurants close to Chitai Temple?
The nearby restaurants include: Swarnika Restaurant (0.4 km), Lali’s Inn and Restaurant (1.2 km), and Pizza Wok Cafe (1.2 km).
Special Tip
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is barely 25 kilometres from the Temple, is another major tourist attraction in Almora. Visit for a more enriched experience while you're here.
By Aryan Prasad
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