Pokhu is a folk god of the
Har-Ki-Doon Valley. He was the deputy of
Karna and an attendant of
Lord Shiva. He is also known as Pokhu Veer. Pokhu is said to be terrible and unrelenting in punishing his enemies. Pokhu’s face horrifies the onlookers. For that reason his chamber is installed behind the
shivling. Afamous temple dedicated to Pokhu is located in
Naitwar,
Uttarkashi District.
