10 kms. by bus and 4 kms. on foot, this place commands a panoramic view of the majestic snow peaks of the north. It is also well known for a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Maa Jayanti. Dhwaj is at an elevation of 2100 mts. above sea level.
PATAL BHUVNESHWAR
14 kms. to the north of Gangolihat and 91 kms. from Pithoragarh, Patal Bhuwaneshwar is at an elevation of 1350 mts. The way to the temple is through the narrow tunnel shaped cave. The main passage opens into several small caves which have in them the stone carving of many traditional Gods and Goddesses and is highly revered by the religious persons.
SUN TEMPLE
It is at Khetikhan that the roads coming from Lohaghat, Champawat and Devidhura meet. Khetikhan has a Narsinh and a Sun temple. The Sun image is disfigured but the shoes and horses are clear and impressive. The famous freedom-fighter Harsh Dev Oli belonged to Khetikhan.
MOSTMONU TEMPLE
Mostmonu Temple is on a motor road from Chandak to Bans, which is 12 Km away. A fair is held every year in September at Shiva temple of Mostmanu.
MAHAKALI SHAKTIPEETH
78 kms. from Pithoragarh is Gangolihat, a cultural centre rich in folk culture, music, and religious traditions and had been chosen by Shankaracharya for the installation of Mahakali Shaktipeeth. Amidst the cluster of pine trees, Shakti temple of Goddess Kali is the main attraction. Here Goddess Kali is represented in her fierce form, conquering the demon. Twice a year in Chait and Asoj on the eightday of the Navratris a large fair is held at the Kalika temple. The Chamunda Devi temple is just 2 Km to the south - west of Gangolihat.
NARAYAN ASHRAM
129 kms. from Pithoragarh, Narayan Ashram is situated at an elevation of 2734 mts. This hermitage was established by Narayan Swami in 1936. The Ashram has become an important social - educational institution and attracts many scholars and Himalayan wilderness lovers from all over the country.
PATAL BHUVNESHWAR
14 kms. to the north of Gangolihat and 91 kms. from Pithoragarh, Patal Bhuwaneshwar is at an elevation of 1350 mts. The way to the temple is through the narrow tunnel shaped cave. The main passage opens into several small caves which have in them the stone carving of many traditional Gods and Goddesses and is highly revered by the religious persons.
SUN TEMPLE
It is at Khetikhan that the roads coming from Lohaghat, Champawat and Devidhura meet. Khetikhan has a Narsinh and a Sun temple. The Sun image is disfigured but the shoes and horses are clear and impressive. The famous freedom-fighter Harsh Dev Oli belonged to Khetikhan.
MOSTMONU TEMPLE
Mostmonu Temple is on a motor road from Chandak to Bans, which is 12 Km away. A fair is held every year in September at Shiva temple of Mostmanu.
MAHAKALI SHAKTIPEETH
78 kms. from Pithoragarh is Gangolihat, a cultural centre rich in folk culture, music, and religious traditions and had been chosen by Shankaracharya for the installation of Mahakali Shaktipeeth. Amidst the cluster of pine trees, Shakti temple of Goddess Kali is the main attraction. Here Goddess Kali is represented in her fierce form, conquering the demon. Twice a year in Chait and Asoj on the eightday of the Navratris a large fair is held at the Kalika temple. The Chamunda Devi temple is just 2 Km to the south - west of Gangolihat.
NARAYAN ASHRAM
129 kms. from Pithoragarh, Narayan Ashram is situated at an elevation of 2734 mts. This hermitage was established by Narayan Swami in 1936. The Ashram has become an important social - educational institution and attracts many scholars and Himalayan wilderness lovers from all over the country.
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