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A deity
of widespread faith and influence, Gwal Devta
also known as Goril or Goll, is considered
to be the presiding deity of justice. It is believed that when approached, Gwal
Devta dispenses justice to a helpless victim of injustice and cruelty. Historically,
Goril a Katyuric prince of Champawat, known for his unwavering justice and fair
play, was himself a victim of planned conspiracy hatched up by his step mother,
who had thrown him into a river, locked up in an iron cage. Held in high
esteem as a symbol of justice, a temple was dedicated to him at Gwarail Chaur at
in Champawat and ever since he has grown into a deity of great influence attracting
innumerable pilgrims around him. As per a story, Harish Chandra was a famous king
of Champawat, who after his death, was worshipped as the folk god 'Haru'. Haru's
mother's name was Kainer and he is said to be Gwall's maternal uncle.
The very first story of his first book (Man Eaters of Kumaon) is related to Champawat.
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