Showing posts with label Almora.. Show all posts
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Thursday, July 3, 2008

Chiteyi Golu (God of Justics) In Almora


Chiteyi Golu (God of Justics) is situated 6kms from Almora, along the road to Pithoragarh., This place has been named Chiteyi Golu (God of Justics) after the deity. The temple is visited by thousand of devotees from different parts of the state. aisi manayata hai ki yaha ke Golu God appne Justisss ke liye jane jate hai. kisi ka bhi koi bhi.
The shrine and the trees in the compound are decorated with bells offered by devotees who tie a bell either while making a wish or in thanksgiving.This temple was at one time, a virtual law court, for the deity receives many pleas from the distressed.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Transportation in Almora

Air
Airport is Pantnagar (Nainital): 127 km.

Transport
Nearest Railway Station is located at Ramnagar, 90 km, from where direct trains are available for Delhi, Lucknow and Agra. The Kathgodam station is located at about the same distance. Some of the major trains from Kathgodam are:
Shatabdi Express
Howrah Express (3019/3020)
Ranikhet Express (5013/5014)
Rampur Passenger (1/2 R.K. Passenger and 3/4 R.K. Passenger)
Naintial Express (5308/5307)

Road
Almora is well connected by road to important centres in the region. Some distances:
Delhi (378 km)
Lucknow (460 km)
Nainital (66 km) (via Ranikhet 103 km)
Kathgodam (90 km)
Source: www.wikipedia.org