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Haidakhan Babaji Temple in Ranikhet Almora

Haidakhan Babaji Temple in Ranikhet has located 5 km from the Ranikhet. The temple is situated atop a hill that offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas.

The Haidakhan Temple is located in the Haidakhan Baba Ashram at Chiliyanuala, which is 4.5 kilometers from the Ranikhet Bus Stop. This temple was built by Haidakhan, who is thought to be the embodiment of Lord Shiva, to whom this temple is dedicated. It is one of the best places to visit in Ranikhet. A large statue of Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva stands nearby.

Haidakhan Babaji, also known as Babaji/Bhole Baba, was a guru who appeared in the Haidakhan village and taught the public in the 1970s and 1980s. His devotees believed that Haidakhan Babaji was a Mahavatar of Lord Shiva who took the human form. He died in 1984, but his spirit lives on in all Haidakhan Areas. As a result, one can meditate in peaceful surroundings.

Navratri is celebrated as one of the major festivals in Haidakhan with great zeal here for 9 days with MahaYajna. Aarti chanting, Satsang, and Bhajan-like activities take place in the evening, where devotees can lose themselves and forget their sorrows for the time being. In Indian tradition, many devotees from all over the world visit this temple for marriage purposes.