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In the
mountainous range of Nainital and its environs
there were built excellent shrines for gods and goddesses during the reign of
Chand dynasty in the medieval period. Some with standing the ravages of
weather are attracting regular stream of devotees due to awe-some sports
demonstrated by the divinities. As tile worshipful deities proved themselves
the veritable Kalpavrikshas, the devotional zeal of the adorer touched
the meridian by the
construction of gigantic temple and installing in them
superbly chiselled icons. In the famous Baijnath temple
complex built on the bank of river Gomathi there are many shrines both in ruins and
well-maintained condition, and among them a separate exclusive temple for
Mother Parvathi comes first. Built in the Himalayan architectural style it is imposing in dimensions and rich in ornamentation but
its former glory waned
and davished to a point of insignificance. The icons with their big sizes fine polish
and neat execution are still drawing bhaktas and scholars as well. The temple
dedicated
to Mother Parvathi in the spacious campus of Baijaath is a standing proof of
this truth as it is holding irresistible attraction on the devout public even
today. The icon is about feet in height and looks extraordinarily grand. It
wrings veneration at first sight itself. The architecture characteristic of upper
Himalayan style is quite attractive. It is a worth visiting shrine, and all the
tourists and pious bhaktas invariably visit this after the Lord Maheswar's
shrine.
It lies 72 km off
Nainital accessible by bus.
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