Golu Devta (Kumaoni: गोलज्यू) is the God of Uttarakhand state of India and is their deity. The Chitai Golu devta temple is the most celebrated temple dedicated to the deity and is about 4 km (2.5 mi) from the main gate of Binsar wildlife sanctuary & about 10 km (6.2 mi) from Almora.[1
Golu Devta (Kumaoni: गोलज्यू) is the God of Uttarakhand state of India and is their deity.
The Chitai Golu devta temple is the most celebrated temple dedicated to the deity and is about 4 km (2.5 mi) from the main gate of Binsar wildlife sanctuary & about 10 km (6.2 mi) from Almora.[1
The famous temple of Almora ‘Chitai Devta Mandir’ is devoted to a Gollu or Goljyu Devata an avatar of Lord Mahadev Shiv in the form of Gaur Bhairav. There are so many temples of Golu Devta in Almora but Chitai Golu Devta Mandir is one of the divine temples among all these temples which are there.
From Almora Main city, it is just 9 km away situated in Bhowali, next to the sink school, Ghorakhal located in the beautiful Kamoun Himalayan region. There is a reputed thing connected with this temple, it is believed that it makes every wish come true but worshippers should ask in a proper conscience way.
Golu devta travels so far distance on his horse to meet the people of his kingdom. Golu darbar used to take place by golu dev to hear the problem of the people in every possible way. His heart is always open for the people to support them in a difficult time. He was always ready to help them in every possible way.
He devoted his life to the people due to this he led up a very simple life and always follow the principle of brahmacharya. Every year there is a ceremony held in many villages which are known as jagar. Devotees perform 3 days or 9 days pooja and give offerings in the name of golu devta also known as Goreel Devta in the Chamoli region, Gollu devta is also known as the kull devta.
Golu devta comes in the Jagar to listen to the problem of the people asked about their justice inbhelf of injustice have done to them or their family and help them in every possible way. Golu devta is known as the god of justice.
Golu Devta offered with a white cloth with Pigms and white shaal. Devote offers Gee, Milk, Curd, Halwa, Poori, Pokuri to golu devta some devote also offers bells and sacrifices of the animal after the fulfillment of their wishes. Only the male black goat is an offer for Bali. You can also see lots of bells in the temple area, everyday temples received lots of petitions in a written form which is usually written by the devotes.
