Jhula Devi Temple, dedicated to the powerful Goddess Durga, is one of Ranikhet’s most exquisite tourist attractions. According to legend, this temple was built to defend the locals from attacks by wild creatures from the nearby woodlands. Many devotees come to this auspicious location to make wishes and, when their prayers are granted, offer a bell to the goddess as is customary. This is one of Ranikhet’s most popular activities.
Jhula Devi Temple, dedicated to the powerful Goddess Durga, is one of Ranikhet’s most exquisite tourist attractions. According to legend, this temple was built to defend the locals from attacks by wild creatures from the nearby woodlands.
Many devotees come to this auspicious location to make wishes and, when their prayers are granted, offer a bell to the goddess as is customary. This is one of Ranikhet’s most popular activities.
Jhula Devi temple is a place of attraction at Ranikhet hill Station. is situated at a distance of 7 km from the town of Ranikhet near Chaubatia Gardens in Almora district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
The Present Temple complex was constructed in 1935. The countless bells that hang around the temple compound are a testimony to the divine and the healing powers of "Maa Jhula Devi".
It is said that the Temple is nearly 700 years old. Chaubatia was a dense forest full of wild animal. Leopards and Tigers used to attack people and take away their livestock. People felt scared and prayed to "Maa Durga" for their protection from the dangerous wild animals.
It is said that "The Goddess" appeared in a shepherd's dream and asked him to dig up a particular place where he would find an idol and She wanted a temple to be constructed at that site. After that the villagers constructed a temple at that site and installed the Idol of the Deity and thus the villagers were freed from the harassment by wild animals and the shepherd could roam around the area freely.
