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Chitai Golu Devta Temple

Almora, Uttarakhand, India

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Overview

The court of Kumaon's god of justice, hung with a million brass bells and stamped-paper petitions — hear your case, tie your bell.

Why visit: India's most extraordinary folk-justice shrine, ringing with faith.

Things to do

›Bell corridors
›Written petitions to Golu
›Deodar forest setting

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Travel Information

Best time

Year-round

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

1–2 hrs

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