Jhoola Devi Temple, Ranikhet

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Jhoola Devi Temple, near Chaubatia Gardens, 7 kms from Ranikhet, Almora, Uttarakhand. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Jhoola Devi Temple, Ranikhet is a place of attraction at Ranikhet hill Station. 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. Children would play merrily on the swing. “Maa Durga” again appeared in some one’s dream and asked for a “Jhula” for Herself. The Devotees there-after placed the idol on a wooden jhula inside the temple sanctorium. Since then the Diety is called as “Maa Jhula Devi” and the temple as “Jhula Devi Temple”. This explains the fact that despite the presence of Leopards and an Tigers in this area, villagers and their cattle roam freely inside the forest even today. People believe that “Maa Jhula Devi” still continues to protect them and their live stock.

Maa Jhula Devi Idol, Ranikhet

HistoryEdit

Jhula Devi 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.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

6.00 AM – 7.00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

March-June, September-November

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimun 30 Minute.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Nutan Restaurant ; Ranikhet, Uttarakhand. ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ranikhet is well connected by a road network and national highways- eighty seven. The tourist will reach to Ranikhet by taxi. the normal taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for every kilometre.

Bus : Ranikhet is well connected with nearby cities like Almora (49 km), Nainital (54 km), Bareily (181 km). Tourist and State owned bus services are available From Ranikhet.

Train : Ranikhet does not have railway station. Nearest, Kathgodam Railway station, about 80 kilometre away from Ranikhet. Taxi services are also available from Kathgodam to Ranikhet that prices regarding Rs 1500. Regular train services are available from Kathgodam to other cities in India.

Air : There is no airport in Ranikhet. Pantnagar airport is that the nearest domestic terminal, that is 119 kilometer away. Pre-paid taxi services charge regarding Rs 2000 from Pantnagar to Ranikhet. Pantnagar airport is well connected to all citys in India.

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