Uttarkashi

Look Beyond the Char Dhams

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The Uttarakhand state is also known as the devbhumi-the abode of gods and people in large numbers come here for chardham yatras. A small segment also comes here for mountaineering, trekking and river rafting besides general tourism in holiday seasons. One generally sees many temples of various gods and goddess all over the region. While … Read more

Historical Perspective of Uttarakhand, by Prabhat Upreti  

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Uttarakhand represents India’s spirituality, as its history is that of pluralist cultures. People of many castes and creed have been living in the region. As per findings of the Archeological Department, the history of Uttarakhand is dated to 6th century BC. At one time, the region was part of the Maurya and Gupta empires. The … Read more