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Gairad Golu Dev Temple

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Gairad Golu Dev Temple

The original and most ancient temple of Golu Devata, in Almora district

Checked 21 Oct 2026 with 2 sources2 min read

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Getting there

  • By air

    Pantnagar is the nearest airport to Almora, about 147 km from Gairad and 127 km from Almora. Pantnagar is also the seat of a famous agricultural university.

  • By train

    Kathgodam is the nearest railway station, about 110 km away.

  • By road

    You can either drive to Almora and then on to Gairad, or hire a cab or taxi from Delhi or any other nearby city.

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Why devotees come here

Gairad Golu Dev Temple in Almora district, Uttarakhand, is the original and most ancient temple of Golu Devata. It is one of many Golu temples in the Kumaon region.

The Dana Golu temple at Gairad is described as the original and most ancient temple of Golu Devata. Golu Devata is counted among the mythological and historical deities of the Kumaon region, and the official district page describes him that way. He is thought to be an incarnation of Gaur Bhairav, a form of Shiva, and is worshipped all over the region. Many temples of Golu Devata stand in Kumaon. The most popular are at Gairad, Chitai, Champawat and Ghorakhal.

The temple is tied to a legend. Legend says Shri Kalbisht was beheaded with his own axe by a near relative, who had been influenced by the Deewan of Patiya. Devotees believe Golu Devata gives quick justice to those who pray to him.

Tips for your visit

  • Many devotees file a lot of written petitions every day, and the temple receives them.
  • The temple is about 2 km from the main gate of Binsar wildlife sanctuary and about 15 km from Almora.

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Questions people ask

Why are there so many bells at Gairad?

Devotees offer a bell after their wish is fulfilled. Thousands of bells of every size can be seen hanging over the temple premises.

What do devotees offer at Dana Golu Devata?

Devotees offer white cloths, a white pagri and a white shawl to Dana Golu Devata.

How far is Gairad from Almora?

The temple is about 15 km from Almora. It is about 2 km from the main gate of Binsar wildlife sanctuary.

How do I get to Gairad from Delhi?

You can hire a cab or taxi from Delhi or other nearby cities. The other option is to drive to Almora and then on to Gairad, about 15 km from Almora.

What is the legend told at Gairad?

Legend says Shri Kalbisht was beheaded with his own axe by a near relative. That relative had been influenced by the Deewan of Patiya. Devotees believe Golu Devata gives quick justice to those who pray to him.

How we checked this page

On 21 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Gairad Golu Dev Temple, District Almora (Government of Uttarakhand) almora.nic.in
  2. Gairad Golu Devta, Almora District (Government of Uttarakhand), Hindi page almora.nic.in

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