is at the confluence of two rivers approx. 15 km from Guptkashi and 5 km from Kalimath. We parked the Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark motorbike on-road and started walking downhill via the well-made cemented path, which might be one km in length. The more we reach close to the river Saraswati more the nature around beautiful. A beautiful waterfall and an iron bridge to cross. We at the same time saw the damage that occurred in 2013 because of the flash flood. A tractor trolley and a machine that cleared debris were there within rubbles. A temple structure was partially damaged, and a makeshift wooden bridge crossed the Saraswati River to reach Ruch Mahadev. A little upward walk towards the Maa Kotimaheshwari temple.
Nobody was inside the temple nor at Ruch Mahadev. We were only two, and the lush green nature around. There are a few Rudraksha trees near the temple. We offer prayers and spend some time there. While returning, we had talks with Vinod Rawat, a villager.
He said – before the 2013 flash flood, there was a rudraksha tree and a Dhuni nearby Ruch Mahadev, but now it is not. He also said – Ruch Mahadev is also known as Ardh Gaya, and its importance is as similar to Gaya in Bihar.
Then I remember why it is written on the board – Uttar Gaya. Maybe Ruch Mahadev is the Gaya of North.
Thank you very much, Vinod. And we towards Gupkashi via Kaviltha > Kalimath, having good memories with us.