P365-Day 27: Navratri Special - Day 2...Maha Kalika Mandir (कालिका मंदिर), Pithoragarh - Uttarakhand


First of all, apology for being late today. Now, the Navratri special continues  and today I present you the famous Shakti Peethas of Hat Kalika of goddess Kali. This temple is situated in Gangolihaat town of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand.



'Haat Kalika Mandir' was chosen by Adi Guru Sankaracharya for installation of one of the Shakti_Peethas. It is believed that the Original Goddess Kalika Mata, which supposed to be in West Bangal, shifted her place form Bangal to Gangolihat. 



This Temple is very famous all over India, specially among Indian Armed Forces. The goddess Mahakali is the designated goddess of the Kumaun Regiment. 
I got the chance to visit this divine place on October 22, 2012 during Navratri time. May Mata Bless you all!!!

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