Watch horrific fire erupt at Garjiya Devi Temple near Jim Corbett Ramnagar, several shops gutted into fire

Nearly three dozen shops were burned down on Monday in a fire in Uttarakhand's famous Garjiya temple complex in Ramnagar, causing panic among devotees.

As per reports, the fire broke out at a shop selling 'prasad' as hawkers were preparing for the Navratras starting Tuesday. It soon spread to around 35 adjacent shops and reduced them to ashes, Ramnagar Station House Officer (SHO) Arun Kumar said.


The shops were made of thatch and the fire spread quickly. It took local people and fire department personnel hours to douse the flames.

Prompt response from fire brigade vehicles helped bring the situation under control after significant efforts. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported amidst the chaos.


The Garjiya Devi Temple, devoted to Goddess Parvati, is situated adjacent to Corbett National Park, in the village of Garjiya near Ramnagar. The temple is perched on a rock amidst the flowing waters of the Kosi River. The temple draws thousands of devotees annually due to its sacred aura. Located near Jim Corbett National Park in Ramnagar, the Garjiya Devi Temple sees a large influx of devotees, especially during Kartik Poornima in November. During this time, the temple is adorned with countless oil lamps, creating a mesmerizing sight overlooking the Kosi River.