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Why Uttarakhand is called Dev Bhoomi?
Empowering Uttarakhand Digitally!
Posted : November 1, 2020 12:37 am
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Uttarakhand (उत्तराखंड), formerly Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the “Land of the Gods” Devbhoomi Uttarakhand due to the many holy Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state.
- First and main important reason is that in the Vedas or Puranas Uttarakhand name was mentioned as Dev Bhoomi and it is divided into two parts Kedar Khand and Manas Khand (Currently which are Garhwal and Kumaon region).
- Thousand of temples, shrine, sacred places are here which shows the presence and importance of god in this place. There are many Folklore famous about this place.
- Uttarakhand is the place where people can do meditation without any distraction and disturbance.
- This is the place where Holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati originated.
- Chota Chardham /Chardham is in Uttarakhand which includes Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamnotri.
- Panch Badri, Panch Kedar, Panch Prayag, are here.
There are many more sacred places and temples in Uttarakhand which gives a clear idea about Why this place is known as Land of God or Why we called it Dev Bhoomi...
Posted : December 28, 2020 3:37 pm
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