Bareilly: Bareilly of UP is called the gateway to Uttarakhand. The temple of Golu Devta situated amidst the mountains of Almora is considered miraculous. Similarly, Golu Devta also got a temple constructed through his devotee in Surla village of Nath city Bareilly. This devotee is none other than Dr. Mahant Kumar Saxena, in whose dreams Golu Devta himself appeared and gave instructions for the construction of the temple.
Construction of temple on the instructions of Golu Devta
In 1967, when Dr. Mahant Kumar Saxena was in Government College Lilavati Panth Bhimtal Nainital, he had the darshan of Golu Devta. After 17 years, Golu Devta appeared in his dream and instructed him to build the temple. Although due to some problems he was not able to build the temple, but God himself provided him a place called Surla and built the temple there.
Special conversation with Local 18
Talking to Local 18, Dr. Mahant Kumar Saxena said that it is good to visit the hilly areas, but it is even more important to visit the temple which God himself has provided to us. He says that the devotees who cannot come in person can also send their application through a letter, and if their wish is fulfilled, then they must have darshan of Golu Devta.
Here is a 1200 year old idol of stone god, devotees come from different states
Miraculous Temple of Golu Devta
Dr. Saxena built the temple of Golu Devta in Surla village, about which he told that this temple was built on the instructions of his dreams. He said that this temple is open for darshan with all the amenities and devotees can come here for darshan after their wishes are fulfilled.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: October 9, 2024, 12:09 IST