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	[[File:Golu Devta Udepur, Binta, Ranikhet.JPG\|thumb\|Golu ~~Devta~~, Udepur,]]		[[File:Golu Devta Udepur, Binta, Ranikhet.JPG\|thumb\|Golu Devata, Udepur,]]
	[[File:Chhana Golu Devta, Gagas, Ranikhet.JPG\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Golu ~~Devta~~, Chhana, Gagas]]'''''Golu ~~Devta~~''''' ([[Kumaoni language\|Kumaoni]]: गोलज्यू) is the ~~God of~~ [[~~Uttarakhand~~]] ~~state~~ of [[India~~]] and is their [[deity~~]].		[[File:Chhana Golu Devta, Gagas, Ranikhet.JPG\|200px\|right\|thumb\|Golu Devata, Chhana, Gagas]]'''''Golu Devata''''' ([[Kumaoni language\|Kumaoni]]: गोलज्यू) is a deity of the [[Kumaoni people\|Kumaoni]] community of [[India]].

	The Chitai Golu devta temple is the most ~~celebrated~~ temple dedicated to the deity and is about {{convert\|4\|km\|abbr=on}} from the main gate of Binsar wildlife sanctuary & about {{convert\|10\|km\|abbr=on}} from [[Almora]].<ref>[http://indiaguide.trailofview.com/trail/Binsar Binsar]{{dead link\|date=October 2017 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>		The Chitai Golu devta temple is the most notable temple dedicated to the deity and is about {{convert\|4\|km\|abbr=on}} from the main gate of Binsar wildlife sanctuary & about {{convert\|10\|km\|abbr=on}} from [[Almora]].<ref>[http://indiaguide.trailofview.com/trail/Binsar Binsar]{{dead link\|date=October 2017 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

	The other ~~famous~~ temple is located near [[Bhowali]], next to the [[Sainik School, Ghorakhal]].		The other notable temple is located near [[Bhowali]], next to the Sainik School, Ghorakhal.

	Golu ~~dev~~ used to travel far distances on his horse ~~and used~~ to meet people of his kingdom, in a practice called ''Golu Darbar'': Golu ~~Dev used to~~ hear the problems of the people and help them in any way possible. He had a special place for people in his heart and he was always ready to help them. Due to his complete dedication to people, he led a very simple life, following the principles of ''brahmacharya''.		Golu Devata used to travel far distances on his horse to meet people of his kingdom, in a practice called ''Golu Darbar'': Golu Devata would hear the problems of the people and help them in any way possible. He had a special place for people in his heart and was always ready to help them. Due to his complete dedication to people, he led a very simple life, following the principles of ''brahmacharya''.

	Golu ~~dev~~ still meets with his people ~~and~~ in many villages ~~the~~ practice of Golu darbar is still prevalent, where Golu ~~dev~~ appears in front of people, listens to their problems and helps people in every way possible. In present times, the most common form of Golu ~~Dev~~ Darbar is ''Jagar''.[https://www.jayuttarakhandi.com/2021/03/blog-post_7.html?m=1]		Golu Devata still meets with his people in many villages. The practice of Golu darbar is still prevalent, where Golu Devata appears in front of people, listens to their problems, and helps people in every way possible. In present times, the most common form of Golu Devata Darbar is ''Jagar''.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.jayuttarakhandi.com/2021/03/blog-post_7.html \| title=न्याय देवता श्री गोल्ज्यू ( गोलू ) कथा }}</ref>

	Golu ~~Dev~~ always had a special place in his heart for his white horse, and it is believed that he still rides his white horse to travel around.		Golu Devata always had a special place in his heart for his white horse, and it is believed that he still rides his white horse to travel around.

	He is worshipped as the god of justice and he serves it well. ~~HIs~~ mantra is the ~~follwoing~~: "Jai Nyay Devta Goljyu Tumar Jai ho. Sabuk lije dain haije" (Translation: 'Hail the God of justice: Goljyu! Blessings for everyone').!		He is worshipped as the god of justice and he serves it well. His mantra is the following: "Jai Nyay Devta Goljyu Tumar Jai ho. Sabuk lije dain haije" (Translation: 'Hail the God of justice: Goljyu! Blessings for everyone').!

	== Origin ==		== Origin ==
	Golu ~~Devta~~ is considered to be an incarnation of ''Gaur Bhairav'' ~~([[Shiva]])~~, and is worshipped all over the region. He is regarded as the dispenser of justice by the devotees with extreme faith.		Golu Devata is considered to be an incarnation of ''Gaur Bhairav'', and is worshipped all over the region. He is regarded as the dispenser of justice by the devotees with extreme faith.

	Historically, he is considered as the brave son of ~~king~~ Jhal Rai and his wife Kalinka, and a general of [[Katyuri Kings\|Katyuri king]]. His grandfather was Hal Rai and great-grandfather was Hal Rai. Historically [[Champawat]] is considered as the origin of Golu ~~Devta~~. His mother Kalinka is believed to be the sister of two other local deities: Harishchand Devjyun (the divine spirit of Raja Harish of the Chands) and Sem Devjyun. Both deities are also regarded as Lord Golu's uncles.		Historically, he is considered the brave son of King Jhal Rai and his wife Kalinka, and a general of the [[Katyuri Kings\|Katyuri king]]. His grandfather was Hal Rai and his great-grandfather was Hal Rai. Historically [[Champawat]] is considered the origin of Golu Devata. His mother Kalinka is believed to be the sister of two other local deities: Harishchand Devjyun (the divine spirit of Raja Harish of the Chands) and Sem Devjyun. Both deities are also regarded as Lord Golu's uncles.

	Tales about his birth differ from place to place~~, the~~ most popular story about Golu talks of a local king who, while hunting, sent his servants to look for water. The servants disturbed a woman who was praying. The woman, in a fit of anger, taunted the king that he could not separate two fighting bulls and proceeded to do so herself. The king was very impressed by this deed and he married the lady. When this queen gave birth to a son, the other queens, who were jealous of her, replaced the boy ~~for~~ a stone, put him in a cage and cast it into the river. The child was brought up by a fisherman. When the boy grew up he took a wooden horse to the river and on being questioned by the queens, he replied that if women can give birth to stone, then wooden horses can drink water. When the king heard about this, he punished the guilty queens and crowned the boy, who went on to be known as Golu devta.<ref>{{ill\|Ottino, Paul\|fr\|Paul Ottino}}. "Le thème indo-malgache des enfants abandonnés aux eaux". In: Paul Ottino (ed.). ''Études sur l'Océan Indien: Les cahiers de l'Université de la Réunion''. Saint Denis de la Réunion. 1984. pp. 189–191.</ref><ref>Malik, Aditya. ''[https://books.google.com~~.br~~/books?id=QDtADQAAQBAJ~~&pg=PA47&lpg=PA47~~&dq=%22mata+kalinga%22&~~source~~=~~bl&ots=jZZYtIyGoD&sig=ACfU3U0g61slXeCNW-toJR60sW6pYA9E7A&hl=pt-BR&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi9w6HI3Pr3AhUUr5UCHXGJAtUQ6AF6BAgdEAM#v=onepage&q=%22mata%20kalinga%22&f=false~~ Tales of Justice and Rituals of Divine Embodiment: Oral Narratives from the Central Himalayas]''. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2016. p. 47. {{ISBN\|9780199325092}}. DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199325092.003.0002</ref><ref>Malik, Aditya. "[https://books.google.com~~.br~~/books?id=HbKYCgAAQBAJ~~&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PA200~~&dq=%22goludev%22+wooden+horse&hl=~~pt-BR&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=%22goludev%22%20wooden%20horse&f=false~~ The Darbar of Goludev]". In: ''The Law of Possession: Ritual, Healing, and the Secular State''. William S. Sax and Helene Basu, eds. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. pp. 199-200. {{ISBN\|9780190275747}}. DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780190275747.001.0001</ref><ref>Budhwar, Kusum. ''[https://books.google.com~~.br~~/books?id=r-dZQ8GcXz4C~~&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PA45~~&dq=%22goludev%22+wooden+horse&hl=~~pt-BR&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=%22goludev%22%20wooden%20horse&f=false~~ Where gods dwell: central Himalayan folktales and legends]''. New Delhi: Penguin Books, 2010. pp. 37-54. {{ISBN\|9780143066026}}.</ref><ref>Aditya, Malik. "Is Possession Really Possible? Towards a Hermeneutics of Transformative Embodiment in South Asia". In: Fabrizio M. Ferrari (ed.). ''Health and religious rituals in South Asia''. Routledge, 2011. pp. 30-31 (footnote nr. 13). {{ISBN\|9781138784796}}.</ref>		Tales about his birth differ from place to place. The most popular story about Golu talks about a local king who, while hunting, sent his servants to look for water. The servants disturbed a woman who was praying. The woman, in a fit of anger, taunted the king that he could not separate two fighting bulls and proceeded to do so herself. The king was very impressed by this deed and he married the lady. When this queen gave birth to a son, the other queens, who were jealous of her, replaced the boy with a stone, put him in a cage, and cast him into the river. The child was brought up by a fisherman. When the boy grew up he took a wooden horse to the river and on being questioned by the queens, he replied that if women can give birth to stone, then wooden horses can drink water. When the king heard about this, he punished the guilty queens and crowned the boy, who went on to be known as Golu devta.<ref>{{ill\|Ottino, Paul\|fr\|Paul Ottino}}. "Le thème indo-malgache des enfants abandonnés aux eaux". In: Paul Ottino (ed.). ''Études sur l'Océan Indien: Les cahiers de l'Université de la Réunion''. Saint Denis de la Réunion. 1984. pp. 189–191.</ref><ref>Malik, Aditya. ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=QDtADQAAQBAJ&dq=%22mata+kalinga%22&pg=PA47 Tales of Justice and Rituals of Divine Embodiment: Oral Narratives from the Central Himalayas]''. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2016. p. 47. {{ISBN\|9780199325092}}. DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199325092.003.0002</ref><ref>Malik, Aditya. "[https://books.google.com/books?id=HbKYCgAAQBAJ&dq=%22goludev%22+wooden+horse&pg=PA200 The Darbar of Goludev]". In: ''The Law of Possession: Ritual, Healing, and the Secular State''. William S. Sax and Helene Basu, eds. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. pp. 199-200. {{ISBN\|9780190275747}}. DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780190275747.001.0001</ref><ref>Budhwar, Kusum. ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=r-dZQ8GcXz4C&dq=%22goludev%22+wooden+horse&pg=PA45 Where gods dwell: central Himalayan folktales and legends]''. New Delhi: Penguin Books, 2010. pp. 37-54. {{ISBN\|9780143066026}}.</ref><ref>Aditya, Malik. "Is Possession Really Possible? Towards a Hermeneutics of Transformative Embodiment in South Asia". In: Fabrizio M. Ferrari (ed.). ''Health and religious rituals in South Asia''. Routledge, 2011. pp. 30-31 (footnote nr. 13). {{ISBN\|9781138784796}}.</ref>

	Golu ~~Devta~~ is seen in form of ~~Lord Shiva, while his brother Kalva Devta is in form of Bhairava and Garh Devi is form of [[Shakti]]~~. Golu ~~Devta~~ is also prayed as a key deity (Ista/Kula Devta) in many villages in Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand. Normally three ~~days~~ pooja or 9 ~~days~~ pooja is performed to worship Lord Golu ~~Devta~~, who is known as Goreel Devta in [[Chamoli District]]. Golu ~~Devta~~ is offered [[ghee]], milk, curd, halwa, poori, and pakauri .Golu ~~Devta~~ is offered with White Cloths, white ''pagari'' and white ''shaal''.		Golu Devata is seen in the form of Bhairav. Golu Devata is also prayed to as a key deity (Ista/Kula Devta) in many villages in Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand. Normally three day pooja or 9 day pooja is performed to worship Lord Golu Devata, who is known as Goreel Devta in [[Chamoli District]]. Golu Devata is offered [[ghee]], milk, curd, halwa, poori, and pakauri. Golu Devata is offered with White Cloths, white ''pagari'', and white ''shaal''.

	There are many temples of Golu Devata in Kumaun, and the most popular are at [[Chitai]], [[Champawat]], [[Ghorakhal]], Chamarkhan (Tehsil Tarikhet, District Almora). It is popular belief that Golu ~~Devta~~ dispenses quick justice to the devotee.		There are many temples of Golu Devata in Kumaun, and the most popular are at [[Chitai]], [[Champawat]], [[Ghorakhal]], [[Chamarkhan]] (Tehsil Tarikhet, District Almora). It is a popular belief that Golu Devata dispenses quick justice to the devotee. Many devotees file a lot of written petitions daily, which are received by the temple.

	~~Many devotees file a lot of written petitions daily, which are received by the temple.~~ Goljyu is most respected god of Uttarakhand as he is like lord Ganesh of Uttarakhand. In every puja or any religious ~~activities~~, the goljyu is invited.		Goljyu is the most respected god of Uttarakhand as he is like lord Ganesh of Uttarakhand. In every puja or any religious activity, the goljyu is invited.

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	* Malik, Aditya. “The Sandhyā of Goludev”. In: Ihrer Rechten Hand Hielt Sie Ein Silbernes Messer Mit Glöckchen ...” [In Her Right Hand She Held a Silver Knife with Small Bells …”]: Studien Zur Indischen Kultur Und Literatur / Studies in Indian Culture and Literature. Edited by Anna Aurelia Esposito et al., 1st ed., Harrassowitz Verlag, 2015, pp.~~ ~~147–56. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctvc5pg6c.18. Accessed 25 May 2022.		* Malik, Aditya. “The Sandhyā of Goludev”. In: Ihrer Rechten Hand Hielt Sie Ein Silbernes Messer Mit Glöckchen ...” [In Her Right Hand She Held a Silver Knife with Small Bells …”]: Studien Zur Indischen Kultur Und Literatur / Studies in Indian Culture and Literature. Edited by Anna Aurelia Esposito et al., 1st ed., Harrassowitz Verlag, 2015, pp. 147–56. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctvc5pg6c.18. Accessed 25 May 2022.
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{{Short description|Deity of Kumaoni people of India}}
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[[File:Golu Devta Hawalbagh Almora.jpg|thumb|Golu Devta, Hawalbagh, near [[Almora]]]][[File:Golu Devta Udepur, Binta, Ranikhet.JPG|thumb|Golu Devta, Udepur,]]
[[File:Chhana Golu Devta, Gagas, Ranikhet.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Golu Devta, Chhana, Gagas]]'''''Golu Devta''''' ([[Kumaoni language|Kumaoni]]: गोलज्यू) is the God of the [[Kumaon Kingdom|Kumaon]] region of [[Uttarakhand]] state of [[India]] and is their [[deity]].

The Chitai Golu Devta temple is the most celebrated temple dedicated to the deity and is about {{convert|4|km|abbr=on}} from the main gate of Binsar wildlife sanctuary & about {{convert|10|km|abbr=on}} from [[Almora]].<ref>[http://indiaguide.trailofview.com/trail/Binsar Binsar]{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

The other famous temple is located near [[Bhowali]], next to the [[Sainik School, Ghorakhal]].

Golu dev used to travel far distances on his horse and used to meet people of his kingdom, Golu Darbar used to take place and Golu Dev used to hear the problems of the people and help them in any way possible, he had a special place for people in his heart and he was always ready to help them, due to his complete dedication to people, he led a very simple life and lived his life on the principles of brahmacharya.

Golu dev still meet with his people and in many villages the practice of Golu darbar is still prevalent, where Golu dev appear in front of people and listen to their problem and help people in every way possible, the most common form of Golu Dev Darbar these days is Jagar.[https://www.jayuttarakhandi.com/2021/03/blog-post_7.html?m=1]

Golu Dev always had a special place for his White horse in his heart, he still do love his horse. So it is believed by many that he still travels on the back of his horse .

He is the god of justice and he serves it well. That is why people worship him as The God of Justice "Jai Nyay Devta Goljyu Tumar Jai ho. Sabuk lije dain haije". Translation: Hail the God of justice: Goljyu! Blessings for everyone!

== Origin ==
Golu Devta is considered as an incarnation of ''Gaur Bhairav'' ([[Shiva]]), and is worshipped all over the region. He is regarded as the dispenser of justice by the devotees with extreme faith.

Historically, he is considered as a brave son and a general of [[Katyuri Kings|Katyuri king]], Jhal Rai and Kalinka. His grandfather was Hal Rai and great-grandfather was Hal Rai. Historically [[Champawat]] is considered as the origin of Golu Devta. His mother Kalinka is believed to be the sister of two other local deities Harishchand Devjyun (the divine spirit of Raja Harish of the Chands) and Sem Devjyun and both these deities are regarded as uncles of Lord Golu.

Another legend suggests that he was a General in the army of [[Chand Kings|Chand king]], ''Baz Bahadur'' (1638–78), and died displaying exemplary valour at war, the temple at [[Chitai]] was erected in his honour, {{convert|8|km|abbr=on}} from Almora city.

The most popular story about Golu talks of a local king who, while hunting, sent his servants to look for water. The servants disturbed a woman who was praying. The woman, in a fit of anger, taunted the king that he could not separate two fighting bulls and proceeded to do so herself. The king was very impressed by this deed and he married the lady. When this queen gave birth to a son, the other queens, who were jealous of her, placed a stone in its place and the child in a cage and put the cage into the river. The child was brought up by a fisherman. When the boy grew up he took a wooden horse to the river and on being questioned by the queens he replied that if women can give birth to stone then wooden horses can drink water. When the king heard about this, he punished the guilty queens and crowned the boy, who went on to be known as Golu devta.

Golu Devta is seen in form of Lord Shiva, his brother Kalva Devta is in form on Bhairava and Garh Devi is form of Shakti. Golu Devta is also prayed as key deity(Ista/ Kula Devta) in many villages Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand. Normally three days pooja or 9 days pooja is performed to worship Lord Golu Devta also known as Goreel Devta in Chamoli District. Golu Devta is offered Ghee, Milk, Curd, Halwa, Poori, Pakauri and head of Goat sacrificed. Two Male Goat sacrifice ( Bali) is performed. Preferred black in colour. One in the temple of Golu devta and the other outside temple in remote location. The sacrificed goat is received as Prasada of pooja. Golu devta is known as God of justice and prayed with great pride and enthusiasm. Golu Devta is offered with White Cloths, white ''pagari'' and white ''shaal''.

There are many temples of Golu Devata in Kumaun, and the most popular are at [[Chitai]], [[Champawat]], [[Ghorakhal]], Chamarkhan (Tehsil Tarikhet, District Almora). It is popular belief that Golu Devta dispenses quick justice to the devotee.

Devotees in turn offer bells and sacrifice animals after the fulfillment of their wishes. Thousands of bells of every size can be seen hanging over the temple premises. Many devotees file a lot of written petitions daily, which are received by the temple.

== [https://www.jayuttarakhandi.com/2021/03/blog-post_7.html?m=1] ==
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{{reflist}}
* ''The History of Kumaun'' by Jay Uttarakhandi
* ''Golu Devata The God of Justice of Kumaun Himalayas''
* " Kumaon:Kala,Shilp aur Sanskriti"

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	* Malik, Aditya. “The Sandhyā of Goludev”. In: Ihrer Rechten Hand Hielt Sie Ein Silbernes Messer Mit Glöckchen ...” [In Her Right Hand She Held a Silver Knife with Small Bells …”]: Studien Zur Indischen Kultur Und Literatur / Studies in Indian Culture and Literature. Edited by Anna Aurelia Esposito et al., 1st ed., Harrassowitz Verlag, 2015, pp. 147–56. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctvc5pg6c.18. Accessed 25 May 2022.		* Malik, Aditya. “The Sandhyā of Goludev”. In: Ihrer Rechten Hand Hielt Sie Ein Silbernes Messer Mit Glöckchen ...” [In Her Right Hand She Held a Silver Knife with Small Bells …”]: Studien Zur Indischen Kultur Und Literatur / Studies in Indian Culture and Literature. Edited by Anna Aurelia Esposito et al., 1st ed., Harrassowitz Verlag, 2015, pp. 147–56. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctvc5pg6c.18. Accessed 25 May 2022.
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