92-600: Pauri Garhwal is a district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand . Its headquarters is in the town of Pauri . It is sometimes referred to simply as Garhwal district , though it should not be confused with the larger Garhwal region of which it is only a part of. Located partly in the Gangetic plain and partly in the Lower Himalayas , Pauri Garhwal district encompasses an area of 5,230 square kilometres (2,020 sq mi) and
184-534: A Himalayan state, Kumaon do have a huge Tourism industry. The major tourism hubs include- Basmati rice, Red rice, wheat, Ragi(Madua in Kumaoni), soybeans, groundnuts, coarse cereals, pulses, and oil seeds are the most widely grown crops. Fruits like apples, oranges, pears, peaches, lychees, and plums are widely grown and are important to the large food processing industry. Ramgarh, in Nainital District, specially,
276-614: A Hindu pilgrim Kailash Manasarovar . he also built the Golu Devata Temple, at Ghorakhal, near Bhimtal , after Lord Golu, a general in his army, who died valiantly in battle. He also built the famous Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple at Bhimtal. Towards the end of the 17th century, Chand kings again attacked the Garhwal kingdom, and in 1688, Udyot Chand erected several temples at Almora, including Tripur Sundari, Udyot Chandeshwar, and Parbateshwar. To mark his victory over Garhwal and Doti,
368-626: A cultural link between different ethnic communities of Kumaon, therefore has significant importance. Many classical dance forms and folk art are practised in the Kumaon. Some well-known dances include Hurkiya Baul, Jhora-Chanchri and Chholiya . Music is an integral part of the Kumaoni culture. Popular types of folk songs include Mangal and Nyoli. These folk songs are played on instruments including dhol , damau, turri, ransingha , dholki , daur, thali , bhankora , mandan and mashakbaja . A famous Kumaoni folk
460-485: A district under the Kumaon division. Three new districts viz. Pithoragarh from Almora , Chamoli from Garhwal and Uttarkashi from Tehri Garhwal were created in 1960. A new revenue division, named Uttarakhand division was carved out from these 3 districts of Kumaon division. The year 1969 saw major administrative reforms in these hilly regions of Uttar Pradesh, and a new Garhwal division , with its headquarter in Pauri ,
552-411: A height of 1,800 m, this place is known for its temple dedicated to Lord Shiva . It is surrounded by forests of deodar and pine. During Shivratri, and in the month of May, special worships are held. The temple committee provides a dharamshala for accommodations. Tarkeshwar Dham is 5 km from Chakhuliyakhal and 20 km from Rikhnikhal. 26 km from Satpuli, at a height of 1,820 m, this place
644-581: A hill for about 500 meters. Situated only 4 km from Pauri. Chaukhamba View Point overlooks the Idwal Valley, with views of the Chaukhamba peaks. It is known for its scenic vistas. The main temples of the city are Kandoliya Devta, Laxmi Narayan, Kyunkaleshwar Mahadev, and Hanuman Mandir. Every year, a bhandara is organized on the premises of the temple of Kandoliya Devta, and thousands of people from Pauri and nearby villages participate in it. The city has
736-501: A large population from the hills, who cultivated the rich soil during the hot and cold seasons, returning to the hills in the rains. The rest of Kumaon is a maze of mountains, part of the Himalaya range, some of which are among the loftiest known. In a tract not more than 225 km in length and 65 km in breadth there are over thirty peaks rising to elevations exceeding 5500 m. Rivers such as Gori , Dhauli, and Kali rise chiefly in
828-489: A number of exploring options. Pauri Garhwal attracts people through its environment, valleys, and mountain peaks, and natural features. Tourists in Pauri also visit its ancient temples. The mountains of Khirsu offer views of the northern Himalayas and attract a large number of tourists. Located 19 kilometres (12 mi) away from Pauri at an altitude of 1,700 metres (5,600 ft), Khirsu is peaceful and free from pollution. There
920-509: A number of long and short trekking routes are there to satisfy the adventurous. For a long hike, one can reach Sahastradhara Falls after a one-hour trek. There is also a Gurukul that one can visit. This Gurukul – a traditional school for boys – provides services like massages and conducts courses in yoga, besides making available a host of ayurvedic medicines. Comfortable boarding and lodging facilities are available in Kanvashram. One can stay at
1012-593: A number of picnic spots surrounded by deodar forests, viz. Ransi, Kandoliya, Nag Dev, Jhandi Dhar, etc. Every year since 1974, Sharadotsav is celebrated in the city. This Historical Gurdwara is located in the Pipli village of Pauri Gharhwal. This Gurdwara is situated in the memory of first Sikh guru - Guru Nanak Dev ji , according to the history Guru Nanak Dev ji visited this site during his third udasi . Sect of People's who follows Guru Nanak in this area are famously known as Negi Sikhs . The holy shrine of Danda Nagraja
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#17328546834141104-470: A rise, especially in Kumaoni diaspora in other states and countries. Kumaoni men do wear a Kumaoni cap, which is of black colour. However, during festivals, especially during Kumauni Holi the cap becomes white in colour. Aipan is the most famous folk art of Kumaon. In recent times its popularity has grown. Aipan is not only an important folk art of Kumaoni community but other ethnic groups of Kumaon, like Shaukas and Rungs, as well. Hence it also acts as
1196-688: A route. So, the better option is to hire a taxi. This is a famous Siddha Peetha of Garhwal dedicated to the Goddess Jwalpa. It is situated on the right bank of the Nawalika River (nayar), 34 kilometres (21 mi) from Pauri, on the main Pauri-Kotdwara road. According to a legend in the Skanda Purana , Sachi (daughter of the Demon-King Pulom) wanted to marry Devraj Indra , so she worshipped
1288-986: A total of 787 districts in India. This count includes Mahe and Yanam which are Census districts and not Administrative districts and excludes Itanagar Capital Complex which has a Deputy Commissioner but is not an official district. Each of these officials is aided by officers from the appropriate branch of the state government. Most districts have a distinct headquarters; but the districts of Mumbai City in Maharashtra , Kolkata in West Bengal , Hyderabad in Telangana , and Chennai in Tamil Nadu are examples where there are no distinct district headquarters, although there are district collectors. The majority of districts are named after their administrative centre. Some are referred to by two names,
1380-459: A traditional one and one that uses the name of the town that is the headquarters. Since most of the districts are named after a town, the word "district" is appended to distinguish between the town and the district. The following tables list the population details of various states. The columns include the hierarchical administrative subdivision codes , the district name, district headquarters, 2011 census population, area in square kilometres, and
1472-475: Is Bedu Pako Baro Masa . Music is also used as a medium through which the gods are invoked. Jagar is a form of spirit worship in which the singer, or Jagariya , sings a ballad of the gods, with allusions to great epics, like Mahabharat and Ramayana , that describe the adventures and exploits of the god being invoked. Kumaoni Ram Leela is the oldest in the world. It is 150-year-old, due to which UNESCO has declared it world's longest-running opera. In addition,
1564-419: Is Hindi , which according to the 2011 census is the first language of well over a million of the region's inhabitants (mostly concentrated in the south). The major native language, however, is Kumaoni , spoken by about 2 million people. In the southern districts there are also sizeable numbers of speakers of Punjabi , Urdu and Bengali , while the two related languages of Buksa and Rana Tharu are found in
1656-584: Is a popular pilgrimage among the Garhwali people. Garhwalis from around the country visit the shrine every day. It is located in the Lasera village, patti Banelsyun, Pauri district (lap of mountains). The temple gets its name from the Garhwali word Danda , which means "peak". Since the temple is in a forest, local people started calling it Danda Nagraja - "Nagraja on the Peak". Legend has it that when Lord Krishna came here for
1748-459: Is a sidhpeeth dedicated to Lord Shiva, with views and a calm climate. During Shivratri, a special worship is held. The road from Satpuli to Ekeshwar offers views of the snow-covered Chaukhmba peaks. Amidst dense forests of birch, rhododendron, and deodar, is the temple of Binsar Mahadev , at an altitude of 2480 m and a distance of 114 km from Pauri. The sanctuary of the temple houses the deities Hargauri, Ganesh and Mahisasurmardini. The temple
1840-455: Is a traditional attire worn by married Kumaoni women generally for religious occasions, marriage, and other rituals. Traditionally handmade using vegetable dyes, Pichhauras are available in red and saffron. Local designs made in Almora, Haldwani and other parts of Kumaon use silk fabric and accessories made of pearl. It is also contemporarily made using machines. In recent years its popularity has seen
1932-504: Is about to occur. Not just that, locals say the Lord also gives them the solution to the problem. The temple's high priest tells you with conviction that if any devotee prays sincerely, Danda Nagraja always fulfills his wishes. In part because of this temple, Pauri Garhwal is known as a "Land of Miracles". A feature of this temple is the thousands of bells that have been hung in the temple premises by devotees after their wishes were fulfilled. There
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#17328546834142024-650: Is administratively divided into 15 tehsils grouped into 6 sub-divisions, 15 developmental blocks, and 3,142 villages. Pauri , Kotdwar , Lansdowne and Srinagar are major centres of education in the district. Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College is at Ghurdauri (11.5 kilometres (7.1 mi) from Pauri). Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University , Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Government Medical College , and National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand are in Srinagar. Tourism in Pauri Garhwal District includes
2116-492: Is also a custom of devotees offering jaggery (gurh) as prasad (offering) to the reigning deity. After a darshan (vision) of श्री डांडानागराजा (Shri Danda Nagraja), the pilgrims take a parikrama (ritual walkabout) of the temple to get the blessings of the God. "The temple not only attracts local people but, every year, many foreigners come visiting and they donate bells with their names written all over. The main visitors are from
2208-460: Is also organized on the occasion of Basant-Panchami. The Anthwal family are the traditional priests and caretakers of this temple. The present temple was constructed by the late Pandit Shri Dutta Ram Anthwal (the Anthwals, originally from village Aneth, being the zameendaar, or landlords, of the area). Until the last century, a big fair, locally known as Athwaad in Garhwali, was organized regularly, but
2300-638: Is an amalgamation of the cultural traditions of North India and the local traditions of Kumaon. The uniqueness of the Kumaoni Holi lies in its being a musical affair, whatever its form, be it the Baithki Holi, the Khari Holi and the Mahila Holi all of which start from Basant Panchmi . This results in the festivities of Holi lasting for almost two months in Kumaon. The Baithki Holi and Khari Holi are unique in that
2392-669: Is at Kotdwara. It was established by the British as early as 1889. Pauri Garhwal district is situated in the Shiwalik range , the outermost range of the Himalayas , and its hills are very rugged. As a result, it is not considered feasible to extend the railway network further. The district does not have any regular air services. The nearest is Jolly Grant Airport , near the state capital of Dehradun , about 155 kilometres (96 mi) from Pauri and 120 kilometres (75 mi) from Kotdwara. According to
2484-421: Is believed to have been constructed by Maharaja Prithu in memory of his father Bindu, so is also known as Bindeshwar Temple. A big fair takes place here on the occasion of Baikunth Chaturdashi, every year. The nearest town is Thalisain , about 25 km by road and about 4–5 km by trekking overland. Doodhatoli, at an altitude of 3100 m, is covered with dense mixed forest. Thalisain, 104 km. from Pauri,
2576-746: Is famous for its fruits. It is often referred to as the 'Fruit Bowl of Kumaon'. Tea is also cultivated in Berinag, Bhowali, Champawat and Lohaghat. Berinag tea being specially famous for its taste. Champawat's tea is sold by the name "Kumaon Black Tea". Munisyari is very famous for its 'White Rajma' which has also got GI Tag. Additionally Kumaon is also famous for Chyura oil (Kumaoni: Chyūrek tēl). Chuyra Oil has also got GI Certification. Apart from these two Copper work 'tamra' which are speciality of Almora have also got GI Tag. Languages of Kumaon(2011)(Many Kumaoni speakers have listed Hindi as their Mother tongue) The main language used in administration and education
2668-493: Is first struck by the monsoon, is double that of the central hills, in the average proportion of 2000 mm to 1000 mm. No winter passes without snow on the higher ridges, and in some years, it is universal throughout the mountain tract. Frosts, especially in the valleys, are often severe. Prehistoric dwellings and Stone Age implements have been discovered in Almora and Nainital districts. Initially settled by Kol tribals,
2760-451: Is said that the girls get fine grooms just like Indrani ( Shachi ) got Lord Indra by the grace of the Goddess. This is a spiritual center near Kotdwara . One can reach it by 7 km of trekking from village Balli, which is itself around 30 km uphill from Kotdwara. Shoonya Shikar Ashram is known for the meditation cave of Sadguru Sadafaldeo Ji Maharaj . This is the place where Swarved
2852-464: Is situated between 29° 45' to 30°15' North Latitude and 78° 24' to 79° 23' East Longitude. The district is bordered on the southwest by Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh , and, clockwise from west to southeast, by the Uttarakhand districts of Haridwar , Dehradun , Tehri Garhwal , Rudraprayag , Chamoli , Almora , and Nainital . The climate of Pauri Garhwal is warm in summer and cold in winter. In
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2944-493: Is the last bus stop, from where Doodhatoli is 24 km distant by trek. Situated at a height of 2200 m, Tarakund lies in the Chariserh Development Area. A small lake and an ancient temple adorn the place. The Teej festival is celebrated with great gaiety when the local people come here to worship and pay homage to God. On the occasion of Shivratri, local people go Tara Kund to worship Lord Shiva. The distance from
3036-472: Is the nearby ancient temple of Ghandiyal Devta. Accommodation is available at the Tourist Rest House, Forest Rest House, and private hotel. On the 4th Monday of April or 1st Monday of May, there is an annual Mela put on by local villagers. The villages of Gwarh and Khothgee, near Khirshu, have a festival where they lower an artificial carved wooden effigy of man, called "Badi" by locals, by rope down
3128-501: Is what Palestine is to the Christians". Kumaon is home to the financial capital of the state, I.e., Haldwani. Kumaon has the state's most commercial, economic and industrial activities specially in Bhabar and Terai regions. Along with Industries there is a huge tourism sector. Agriculture also plays a huge role in Kumaoni economy. It employs a large percentage of Kumaoni population. Being
3220-448: The 2011 census , Pauri Garhwal district has a population of 687,271, which is almost equal to the 2014 population of Equatorial Guinea , and to the US state of North Dakota . This gives it a ranking of 506th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 129 inhabitants per square kilometre (330/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade of 2001-2011
3312-550: The Kumaoni language . Kumaon is home to a famous Indian Army regiment, the Kumaon Regiment . The hill town Nainital is its administrative centre and this is where the Uttarakhand high court is located. Other notable hill towns of Kumaon are Almora , Ranikhet , Pithoragarh , Champawat and Bageshwar . However, all the major cities of the region like Haldwani , Rudrapur , Kashipur , Ramnagar and Tanakpur are concentrated in
3404-408: The chir pine , Himalayan cypress , pindrow fir , alder , sal and saindan. Limestone , sandstone , slate , gneiss and granite constitute the principal geological formations. Mines of iron , copper , gypsum , lead and asbestos exist, but they are not thoroughly worked. Except in the submontane strips and deep valleys, the climate is mild. The rainfall of the outer Himalayan range, which
3496-706: The Baleshwar and Nagnath temples. One of the most powerful rulers of Chand dynasty was Baz Bahadur (1638–78) AD, who met Shahjahan in Delhi , and in 1655 joined forces with him to attack Garhwal , which was then under the King Pirthi Sah. Baz Bahadur subsequently captured the Terai region including Dehradun , which was thus separated from the Garhwal kingdom. Baz Bahadur extended his territory east to Karnali river , later Baz Bahadur invaded Tibet and captured several forts including
3588-555: The British drove the Gorkhas west of the Kali River . On 21 April 1815, the British established their rule over the eastern half of the Garhwal region, lying east of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers, which became known as British Garhwal and Doon of Dehradoon. The remaining part of Garhwal, in the west, was restored to King Sudarshan Shah , who established his capital at Tehri . Initially,
3680-610: The British during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 under the leadership of the members like Kalu Singh Mahara . In 1891 the division was composed of the three districts of Kumaon, Garhwal and the Tarai ; but the two districts of Kumaon and the Tarai were subsequently redistributed and renamed after their headquarters, Nainital and Almora. The area received international attention after the publication of Man-Eaters of Kumaon , by Jim Corbett ,
3772-451: The Gorkha invasion, which was marked by extreme brutality. The word Gorkhyani has become synonymous with massacre and marauding armies. After subjugating Doti and Kumaon , the Gorkhas attacked Garhwal and reached as far as Langoorgarh, despite stiff resistance of the Garhwali forces. Then, news came of a Chinese invasion at the rear of the Gorkhas, who were forced to lift the siege. In 1803,
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3864-472: The Gorkhas again mounted an invasion. After capturing Kumaon, they attached Garhwal. After initial defeats, King Pradyumna Shah escaped to Dehradun to futilely reorganize his defenses. Garhwali soldiers suffered heavy casualties and the king himself was killed in the Battle of Khurbura . The Gorkhas became the masters of Garhwal in 1804 and ruled the territory for twelve years. The Gorkha rule ended in 1815, when
3956-523: The Gurukul, or one can spend the night at the GMVN tourist rest house. Kanvashram is well-connected by road with the region. The nearest railhead is at Kotdwara which is 14 km away while the nearest airport is Jolly Grant at Dehradun. Molthi 's Nadbudh Bhairava Temple is an open boat of worship for all men and women, from all walks of life and probably one of the leading temples of Bhairava one can notice in
4048-499: The Kumaon region was joined with the eastern half of the Garhwal region as a chief-commissionership on the non-regulation system , also known as the Kumaon Province . It was governed for seventy years by three administrators, Mr. Traill, Mr. J. H. Batten and Sir Henry Ramsay . There was widespread opposition against British rule in various parts of Kumaon. The Kumaoni people especially Champawat District rose in rebellion against
4140-585: The Kumaoni Ram Leela is now a part of the World Cultural Heritage List. With the passage of time, people have experimented with the show, yet the oral traditional has stayed as it always was. This is to say that the Ram Leela in Kumaon is not a staged performance; rather, it is a musical fest, which is made special by the beats of instruments like harmonium, dholak and table. In Kumaon's Ram Leela,
4232-514: The Parbateshwar temple was renamed twice, to become the present Nanda Devi temple. Later, Jagat Chand (1708–20), defeated the Raja of Garhwal and pushed him away from Srinagar (in Uttarakhand, not to be confused with the capital of present-day Indian Kashmir), and his kingdom was given to a Brahmin . In the latter half of the 18th century, the power of Kumaon was on decline, as the king Mahendra Chand
4324-717: The Saalam Satyagraha due to police brutality. Gandhi named it the Bardoli of Kumaon an allusion to the Bardoli Satyagrah . Many Kumaonis also joined the Indian National Army led by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose . After India became independent in 1947, United Provinces were converted into the newly formed Indian state of Uttar Pradesh . The princely state of Tehri Garhwal joined the Indian Union in 1949, and became
4416-472: The Supreme Mother Goddess Shakti here. The Goddess then appeared in the form of Deeptimaan-Jwalehwari and her wish was fulfilled. Deeptimaan-Jwalehwari was eventually shortened to Jwalpa-Devi . It is said that Adi Guru Shankaracharya visited and prayed in this temple, and that the Goddess appeared to him. Every year two Navratri fairs are held: Chitra and Shardiya Navratri. A fair (Mela)
4508-469: The Temple. From that event Nadbudh Bhairava did't remain as Dhawadiya. But the reliance of devotees, pilgrims and followers of the Temple clearly indicates that the blessings of Bhairava remained same as earlier. Although, the worshipers often come to the temple for routine worship at different occasions, but the temple attracts pilgrims the most for the worship organized in the month of June 10 every year wherein
4600-440: The US and UK," the priest tells you. Danda Nagraja is approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) from Kotdwara, 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Satpuli , and 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Pauri. The temple is situated at the top of a hill with ample space around the structure for pilgrims to relax. It can be reached by taking a bus either from Kotdwara or Pauri. However, bus service is limited, with usually no more than two buses on
4692-447: The administration was entrusted to the commissioner of the Kumaon and Garhwal with his headquarters at Nainital; but later, in 1839, Garhwal was formed into a separate district under an assistant commissioner with his headquarters at Shrinagr and after 1840 at Pauri . At the time of Indian independence , Garhwal, Almora , and Nainital districts were administered by the commissioner of Kumaon division . In early 1960, Chamoli district
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#17328546834144784-400: The district and state. GMOU Ltd. is the largest bus service provider in the district, providing services to almost all parts of the district. The services of GMU Ltd. are limited to a comparatively small area adjoining Kumaon division. There are a number of taxi unions in many towns of the district, providing service for almost every local stretch of road. The only railway station in the district
4876-455: The district is Garhwali spoken by 83.3% of the population, but there are also speakers of Hindi (13.3%) and, to a smaller extent, Nepali (1.2%) and Kumaoni (0.7%). In 1960, what was known as Garhwal district was divided into Pauri Garhwal and Chamoli districts. In 1997, an additional area was carved out of Pauri Garhwal district and merged with parts of Chamoli and Tehri Garhwal districts to form Rudraprayag district . The District
4968-404: The division to 6. Udham singh nagar from Nainital in 1995, and Bageshwar from Almora and Champawat from Pithoragarh in 1997. Two new districts, Ranikhet from Almora and Didihat from Pithoragarh were announced in 2011 by the then Chief minister of Uttarakhand, Ramesh Pokhriyal , but the districts never came into existence because no official notification was ever released. Pichaura (पिछोङा)
5060-464: The downfall of this powerful dynasty began. Birdeo used to collect heavy taxes and forced his people to work as his slaves, King Birdeo teased his subjects by his tyranny to the extent that he forcibly married his own maternal aunt Tila. It is said that the Kumaoni folk song Mami tile dharo bola became popular from that very day. after death of Birdeo the kingdom was divided between his eight sons and they were able to form their different small kingdoms in
5152-540: The ensuing battle Mahendra Chand's uncle was killed. Hearing about his uncle's death, Mahendra Chandra became frightened and fled to the plains, and Kumaon was annexed to the Gorkha Kingdom . The Gorkha rule over Kumaon lasted for 24 years. The only architectural advancements during the period was a road connecting kali river to Srinagar via Almora . The Gorkha rule over Kumaon is said to have been cruel and barbaric. The Gorkha's only thought of Kumaon and Garwhal ( which
5244-578: The excesses of British Raj became defiant of it and played an active part in the Indian Struggle for Independence. While staying in Kumaon for 12 days, recovering from the rigors of imprisonment, Gandhi wrote Anashakti Yoga , his commentary on the Gita . In these hills, nature's hospitality eclipses all men can do. The enchanting beauty of Himalayas, their bracing climate and the soothing green that envelopes you leaves nothing more to be desired. I wonder whether
5336-426: The first time, he came in the form of a snake and crawled all the way up the ridge to reach the spot where the temple now stands. Locals have a strong belief that Lord Krishna still stays here and has done so over many centuries. They say they receive the special blessings of Danda Nagraja. Popular faith is that Danda Nagraja has the power to foresee any ill coming to the area and always informs them about any mishap that
5428-588: The focus is more on singing than acting. Kumaoni holi is the historical and cultural celebration of the Hindu festival of Holi . It is one of the most important festivals for the Kumauni people as it signifies not only the victory of good over evil but also end of the winter season and the start of the new sowing season which holds great importance for this agricultural community of the North Indian Himalayas . It
5520-493: The form of inscriptions and temples. After the downfall of the Katyuris, the Garhwal region was fragmented in more than sixty-four principalities ruled by chieftains. In the mid 15th century, Chandpurgarh emerged as a powerful principality under the rule of Jagatpal (1455 to 1493), who was a descendant of Kanakpal. At the end of 15th century, Ajaypal ruled Chandpurgarh and succeeded in unifying and consolidating various principalities on
5612-533: The involvement of worshipers is remarkable. Besides the local inhabitants of 'Molthi' all others who know about the "Temple of Shri. Nadbudh Bhairava" come to have the blessings of Shri. Nadbudh Bhairava. One has to reach the village Molthi in order to visit the Nadbudh Bhairava Temple and Molthi is well connected through road. The nearest railway station is at Kotdwar which is about 234 km from Delhi , National Capital of India . From Kotdwar, on
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#17328546834145704-578: The main highway " Kotdwar - Pauri " Marg, at a distance of about 90 km, the local bus stand of Paidul comes, from there, one has to take a turn to the sub-road connecting Paidul-Uregi-Shrikot. Molthi is at a mere distance of 3 km from Paidul. District (India) A district ( zila ), also known as revenue district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory . In some cases, districts are further subdivided into sub-divisions , and in others directly into tehsils or talukas . As of 24 November 2024 , there are
5796-424: The main road to Tarakund is about 8 km. Palli is the nearest village. Kanvashram is an important destination from an historical and archaeological point of view. According to legend, this is the place where the great sage Swami Vishvamitra meditated and Indra, fearing Vishwamitra's intense meditation, sent a charming heavenly damsel Menaka to distract him. Menaka succeeded in seducing, and thus distracting,
5888-454: The name of a god or goddess, ranging from those associated with the Shaiva , Shakta and Vaishnava traditions, to local gods like Bambai Nath Swami, Haim, Saim, Golu, Nanda, Sunanda, Chhurmal, Kail Bisht, Bholanath, Gangnath, Airi and Chaumu. Referring to the rich religious myths and lores associated with Kumaon, E. T. Atkinson has said, "To the beliefs of the great majority of Hindus , the Kumaon
5980-469: The northern part of India . During this time of the British control of the region, between 1815 and 1857, it was also known as Kemaon . The Kumaon region consists of a large Himalayan tract, together with two submontane strips called the Terai and the Bhabar . The submontane strips were up to 1850 an almost impenetrable forest, given up to wild animals; but after 1850 the numerous clearings attracted
6072-590: The noted hunter and conservationist, describing the author's trials seeking out and killing man-eating tigers. Animals like the Champawat Tiger and the Chowgarh Tigers plagued the area for many years, with the former estimated to have killed over four hundred humans by herself, in Nepal and then Kumaon, in the years 1920–28. Mahatma Gandhi 's advent sounded a death knell for the British in Kumaon. People now aware of
6164-466: The population density per square kilometre. Kumaon division Kumaon ( / ˈ k ɛ m ɔː ʊ / ; Kumaoni : Kumāū ; pronounced [kuːmɔːʊ] ; historically romanised as Kemāon ) is a revenue and administrative division in the Indian State of Uttarakhand . It spans over the eastern half of the state and is bounded on the north by Tibet , on the east by Nepal , on the south by
6256-606: The principle Gurkha chiefs, sent a flag of truce, requesting to end hostilities in the region. A negotiation was brought up the following day, under which the Gurkhas agreed to leave the Country, and all its fortified places. The war ended with Nepal signing the Treaty of Sugauli in 1816, under which, Kumaon officially became a British territory. Later, the region was annexed by the British . In 1815
6348-595: The rainy season the climate is cool and the landscape green. However, in Kotdwar and the adjoining Bhabar area, it is quite hot, reaching well above 40 °C (104 °F) during the summer. In the winter, many parts of Pauri receive snowfall. Human civilization in the Garhwal Himalayas has progressed with the rest of the Indian sub-continent. The Katyuri kings comprised the first historical dynasty, which ruled over unified Uttarakhand from 800 to 1100 and left records in
6440-414: The region for a short period of time until Chands emerged in the region defeating most of katyuri principalities and united Kurmanchal again as Kumaon. The Rajwar dynasty of Askot in Pithoragarh , was set up in 1279 AD, by a branch of the Katyuri kings, headed by Abhay Pal Deo, who was the grandson of Katyuri king Brahma Deo. The dynasty ruled the region until it became part of the British Raj through
6532-478: The region witnessed successive waves of Kiratas, Khasas and Indo-Scythians . Kunindas were the first rulers of the region. They were followed by the Katyuri kings of Khasha origin who controlled the region from 700 to 1200 AD. Around 1100–1200 AD, after Katyuri kingdom disintegration, Kurmanchal was divided into eight different principalities: Baijnath-Katyur , Dwarhat , Doti , Baramandal , Askot , Sira , Sora , Sui . Around 1581 AD, under Rudra Chand,
6624-493: The region. At the time of Gorkha attack around 1790–1815, Bhairava alerted the villagers telling about the entry of Gorkhas in the area; resulting to which the villagers left the village on time and ran away from there. Thereafter, when the Gorkhas got to the village and found nobody, they attacked the Bhairavanath Temple and the most awful act performed by them was that they put a filthy thing in fire and then threw it in
6716-399: The region. His kingdom came to known as Garhwal . Subsequently, he transferred his capital from Chandpur to Devalgarh, before 1506, and later to Srinagar , from 1506 to 1519. King Ajaypal and his successors ruled Garhwal for nearly three hundred years. During this period they faced a number of attacks from Kumaon, Mughals, Sikhs, and Rohillas. An important event in the history of Garhwal was
6808-460: The sage. A daughter named Shakuntala was born as the fruit of their union. She was then left in the ashram, in the care of Rishi Kanva. Shakuntala later, upon marriage with Dushyant, the ruler of Hastinapur, gave birth to prince Bharat. It is by virtue of this name - Bharat - that India came to be called Bharatvarsha and thus Bharat. Kanvashram has much to offer visitors. Those seeking solitude can relax amidst forested surroundings of Kanvashram, while
6900-456: The scenery of these hills and the climate are surpassed, if equalled, by any of the beauty spots anywhere of the world. After having been nearly three weeks in Almora hills, I am more than ever amazed why our people need go to Europe in search of health. Gandhi was revered in these parts and on his call the struggle of Salam Saliya Satyagraha led by Ram Singh Dhoni was started which shook the very roots of British rule in Kumaon. Many people died in
6992-417: The songs on which they are based have a combination of melody, fun, and spiritualism. These songs are essentially based on classical ragas. Baithki Holi is also known as Nirvan Ki Holi or Holi of Salvation. Kumaon's culture has also got recognition. Many of its cultural heritage like Aipan Art, has got GI Tag. In Kumaon, every peak, lake or mountain range is somehow or the other connected with some myth or
7084-456: The southern plain areas of Bhabar and Terai . Kumaon is believed to have been derived from Kurmanchal , meaning the land of Kurma (the tortoise avatar of Vishnu , the preserver deity in Hinduism). According to another theory, the word Kumaon can be traced back to the 5th century BC. The Kassite Assyrians left their homeland Kummah, on the banks of river Euphrates , and settled in
7176-661: The southern slope of the Tibetan watershed north of the loftiest peaks, amongst which they make their way down valleys of rapid declivity and extraordinary depth. The principal is the Sharda (Kali Ganga), the Pindari and Kailganga, whose waters join the Alaknanda . The river Sharda (Kali Ganga) forms the international boundary between India and Nepal. The pilgrim route currently used to visit Kailash-Mansarovar goes along this river and crosses into Tibet at Lipu Lekh pass . The chief trees are
7268-401: The sprinkled villages in the mountainous landscape of Uttarakhand . "Lord Nadbudh Bhairava" is prevalently identified as 'Molthi's Bhairon' (म्वल्ठिऊ भैरौं) or ' Mamgain 's Bhairon' (ममगंयूँ कु भैरों). "Shri Nadbudh Bhairava " is the family deity of the inhabitants of ' Molthi ' (i.e. Mamgain 's – ममगाँई). Legends attribute that Lord Nadbudh Bhairava was a Dhawadiya Deveta (God who speaks) of
7360-497: The state of Uttar Pradesh , and on the west by Garhwal . Kumaon comprises six districts of the state: Almora , Bageshwar , Champawat , Nainital , Pithoragarh and Udham Singh Nagar . Historically known as Manaskhand and then Kurmanchal , the Kumaon region has been ruled by several dynasties over the course of history; most notably the Katyuris and the Chands . The Kumaon division
7452-562: The territories of Oudh , the Nawab of Oudh , who was then a suzerain of the British Empire , asked for their help, thus paving way for the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814. The British forces under Colonel Nicholas, consisting of about forty five hundred men and six pounder guns, entered Kumaon through Kashipur and conquered Almora on 26 April 1815. On the same day, Chandra Bahadur Shah, one of
7544-496: The tradition became irregular after Gorkhyani, and eventually stopped. In the British-Records, it was one of the biggest fair of British-Garhwal and attracted a large gathering, second only to the fair of Binsar-Mahadev. Nevertheless, it is still one most famous and most visited temple of the district, as people have enormous faith on the goddess. Every year thousands of people visit this temple, especially unmarried girls, as it
7636-603: The treaty of Sighauli in 1816. The Chand dynasty was established by Som Chand in the 10th century, by displacing the Katyuri Kings, who had been ruling the area from the 7th century AD. He continued to call his state Kurmanchal and established its capital in Champawat in Kali Kumaon called so, due to its vicinity to river Kali. Many temples built in this former capital city, during the 11th and 12th century exist today, this includes
7728-483: The whole region was brought together again as Kumaon. The Katyuri dynasty was a ruling Hindu dynasty of Khasha origin and was founded by Vashudev Katyuri. they established their kingdom and called it Kurmanchal kingdom, they dominated lands of varying extent from the 'Katyur' (modern day Baijnath) valley in Kumaon, between 7th and 11th centuries AD, and established their capital at Baijnath in Bageshwar district , which
7820-477: Was -1.51%. Pauri Garhwal has a sex ratio of 1103 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 82.02%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 17.80% and 0.32% of the population respectively. Vast majority of the people in Pauri Garhwal district follows Hinduism , with a small minority, around 3%, following Islam. Languages of Pauri Garhwal district (2011) The predominant first language of
7912-415: Was conquered some years after the invasion of Kumaon ) as frontier states and so proper administration was not practiced. Many Kumaoni people were sold to slavery by Gorkha administrators in Kumaon, who were often left unsupervised by the primary Gorkha leadership. Almora was the largest town of Kumaon during the gorkha period, and is estimated to have about 1000 houses. After the Gorkhas started meddling in
8004-585: Was curved out of Garhwal district. In 1969, Garhwal division was formed, with its headquarter at Pauri . In 1998, Rudraprayag district was formed, by carving out seventy-two villages of Khirsu block from Pauri Garwhal district, and Pauri district attained its present form. The most common mode of transport is by either bus or taxi. Bus services are provided by the state-run Uttarakhand Roadways, Garhwal Motor Owner Union (GMOU) Ltd., and Garhwal Motor Users (GMU) Ltd. Operations of Uttarakhand Roadways are limited mainly to interstate routes and major cities and towns of
8096-520: Was established in 1816, when the British reclaimed this region from the Gorkhas , who had annexed the erstwhile Kingdom of Kumaon in 1790. It was formed into a division of what was then called Ceded and Conquered Provinces , later known as United Provinces . In independent India the state was called Uttar Pradesh . In 2000, the new state of Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh, including Kumaon. The people of Kumaon are known as Kumaonis and speak
8188-402: Was formed with the districts of Tehri Garhwal and Garhwal from Kumaon division, and Uttarkashi and Chamoli from Uttarakhand division. The Uttarakhand division too was disestablished the same year, and the remaining district of Pithoragarh was brought back to Kumaon division, hence giving it its present size. Three new districts were created in the 90's, taking the total number of districts in
8280-495: Was then known as Kartikeyapura and lies in the centre of 'Katyur' valley. Brahmadev mandi in Kanchanpur District of far western Nepal was established by Katyuri king Brahma Deo, At their peak, the kurmanchal kingdom of Katyuri kings was extended from Sikkim in the east to Kabul , Afghanistan in the west, before fragmenting into numerous principalities by the 12th century. It is believed that from king Dham Deo and Bir Deo
8372-414: Was unable to properly administer the country. After the fall of Doti, the Gorkhas decided to invade over Kumaon. The Gorkha forces, under the leadership of Amar Singh Thapa crossed the kali river, and reached the outskirts of Almora via Sor and Gangoli . After facing tough resistance by King Mahendra Chand's uncle who was leading the army, and retreating temporarily, the Gorkha's returned again and in
8464-400: Was written. It attracts people from all over the world, in particular the followers of Vihangam Yoga , who seek high-level meditation. Situated in the suburbs of Pauri, with views of the snow-laden Himalayas, Kyunkaleshwar Mahadev is an 8th-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the presiding deity, who is accompanied by Goddess Parvati, Ganesha, and Kartikeya. 36 km from Lansdowne, at
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