This revered temple, known as the final Divine Court draws devotees, seeking divine justice. One of the distinctive practices here is the modern trend of writing grievances on letters and Stamp papers, to seek the Goddess' intervention.

This unique temple, known as kotgari (kotgadi too) mandir, is located in Pankhu, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Situated 200 metres above the road, the devotee needs to cross the Thal bridge, on the banks of the eastern Ramganga.

In this temple, the Goddess is worshipped in the form of Satwik Vaishnavi. A stream of water flows inside Kotgari main temple, producing a soothing sound to the ears.

Legend
This temple is said to have been established, during the time of Chand Kings, after receiving divine order in a dream to build this temple. Apart from the main temple, there is also shrine for two brothers Surajmal and Churmal, being worshipped as Bagadeo. There is a Havan Kund and Dhuni in the Courtyard of the temple.

In olden days, there was a practice of crying out and complaining about injustice done to oneself, in front of the Goddess (main sanctum). Now, the deprived devotees give petitions in writing on letters / Stamp papers.

During Rishi Panchami and Navaratri, crowd of devotees swell here. A grand fair is organized every year on the Ashtami days of lunar months of Chaitra (March-April) and Ashwin (Sept.-Oct.)

Pray to Kotgari Devi for the removal of injustice; untimely suffering and deceit! Appeal at this 'divine court' and justice is assured soon!