Kumaon-Garhwal Kaleidoscope : Uttaraya insights

Origin of Name   Dehradun's name has multiple origins. Breaking it down into two parts, "Dehra" is a Sanskrit word meaning "dwelling place" or "abode," while "Dun" means valley or plain in Hindi. According to legend, Baba Ram Rai, son of the seventh Sikh Guru Har Rai, set up his camp (dera) in the valley, hence the name Dehradun. Historically, Lord Rama and Lakshmana from the Ramayana visited this site after killing Ravana. The Mahabharata mentions Dronacharya, teacher of the Kauravas and Pandavas, was born here, and the area was known as Dronanagari. Personal Connection Living in Kotdwara, just 80 km from Dehradun, I've visited the city numerous times for competitive exams and travel. Dehradun's food is amazing, especially its: - Flavorful mutton curry - Street-side momos - Delicious soup History and Culture Dehradun boasts a rich history with many fascinating stories. Originally known as Sudhanagara, it was part of Ashoka's king...

Pauri Garhwal, a district in the Garhwal region, is one of Uttarakhand's major administrative divisions. Its headquarters is located in the city of Pauri. It's essential to distinguish between Pauri Garhwal and Garhwal, as the latter encompasses seven districts, and all its inhabitants are known as Garhwalis. Photos From Pauri Garhwal Origin and Meaning Pauri derives its name from the Hindi word 'pavri,' meaning 'stair' or 'step.' This refers to Kotdwara, the gateway to Garhwal, where one enters the region, or the steps leading to temples in Devbhoomi. Geography Pauri Garhwal spans 5230 sq km, partly located in the lower Himalayas and the Ganga Plain. The district features: Steep slopes Deep valleys High peaks Rocky outcrops Fertile lands It shares borders with: Bijnor district (Uttar Pradesh) Uttarakhand districts: Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Almora, and Nainital Climate Pauri Garhwal's climate varies: Warm summers (not ...

Located in northern India, Uttarakhand shares borders with Himachal Pradesh to the northwest, Tibet (China) to the northeast, Nepal to the southeast, and Uttar Pradesh to the south. On November 9, 2000, the state was carved out of Uttar Pradesh and became India's 27th state, initially named Uttaranchal. Later, its name was changed to Uttarakhand, derived from: Uttara (उत्तर) = North Khand (खण्ड) = Division or Region Thus, Uttarakhand means "Northern Region" or "Northern Division." The state is divided into two main administrative regions: Kumaon Region Garhwal Region This blog focuses on Garhwal, which comprises seven districts: Chamoli Dehradun Haridwar Pauri Garhwal Rudraprayag Tehri Garhwal Uttarkashi The people of Garhwal are known as Garhwalis, speaking the Garhwali language. This region is also revered as Kedarkhand, meaning "Land of Gods," due to its rich mythology and Puranic heritage. Geography of Garhwal Garhwal, a region in Uttarakhand, comp...