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Hindu temple in Dhumakot, Uttarakhand
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| Deeba Mata Mandir | |
|---|---|
दीबा माता मंदिर | |
 Deeba Mata Mandir premises | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Pauri Garhwal |
| Deity | Maa Deeba (Deeba Devi) |
| Festivals | Deeba Mata Mela (October–November) |
| Location | |
| Location | Near Dhumakot, Pauri Garhwal |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
  Location in Uttarakhand | |
| Coordinates | 29.790°N 79.012°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Traditional Himalayan temple architecture |
| Established | Ancient |
| Elevation | 2,530 m (8,301 ft) |
About this Temple
Deeba Mata Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Maa Deeba, also known as Deeba Devi. It is located near Dhumakot bazaar in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. For the local people, it is not just a place of worship but also an important part of their traditions and beliefs. Many stories and local folklore are associated with the temple, and people often visit to seek blessings and spend some time in its calm surroundings.[1][2]
Location of this Temple
This temple is situated near Dhumakot area of Pauri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand. It is in top of a hill at an elevation of approximately 2,530 meters above sea level and is surrounded by dense forests.[3]
Religious significance
Deeba Mata Mandir is dedicated to Maa Deeba, who is worshipped as a guardian deity by local people of dhumakot nearby area. Local people of that region believe that the deeba devi protects the surrounding villages.[4]
History and folklore
The Deeba Mata Mandir is believed to be very old, though there are no exact records of when that when it was built. Most of its history comes from stories passed down by local people.people says Maa Deeba protected the region during times of conflict, at the time of Gorkhas.[5][6]
Architecture
The temple is built in the traditional Himalayan style using stone and wood from the nearby forests.
Festivals
The main festival at the temple is the Deeba Mata Mela, which happens between October and November. During this time, people from nearby villages come together to pray, do rituals, and take part in activities.[7]
Accessibility
This temple can be reach by walking 6–8 kilometers through dense forest terrain.
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