| Gangolihat : An important religious place and rich in folk culture and ancient myths , is situated 77 Km from Pithoragarh . It is particularly well known for the famous Mahakali temple where the Shakti Peeth was installed by Shankaracharya himself. During Navratries a fair is held on the occasion of which devotees offer pujas-along with sacrifices. 2 Km from Gangolihat near the Mankeshwar temple are the ruins of the fort which once belonged to the Mankotis -an obscure dynasty of Kumaon region. 2 Km away is Uprara, the native village of poet ‘Gumani’, the first Kumaoni poet, who also wrote in Hindi, Sanskrit and Nepali with great dexterity and command. 4 Km east from Uprara, near the village of Tamanauli is the Bharbhyo cave. |
Gangolihat
December 30th, 2009 by admin
Thal Kedar
December 30th, 2009 by admin
| Thal Kedar : Known for its famous temple of Mahadev . 16 Km from Pithoragarh. Jayanti Temple of Dhwaj 21 Km via Totanaula. Cave temple of Kapileshwar . Cave temple at Rai , Ulka Devi Temple , Kailash Ashram Wadda , Hanuman Temple etc . |
Kapileshwar Mahadev
December 30th, 2009 by admin
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Kapileshwar Mahadev : Kapileshwar Mahadev tample is at a distance of 3 Kms.from the city.The cave like temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva that is why it is called Kapileshwar Mahadev |
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