#holidayinuttrakhand

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Uttarakhand, previously pronounced as Uttaranchal is northern Indian state. This state is also regarded as Devabhumi means Land of the Gods because of there are huge number of number of temples and pilgrimage shrines. Uttarakhand is known for natural environment of Himalayas. Capital city of the state is Dehradun, which is also largest city of the state. The name of state is derived from Sanskrit words uttara means north and khanda means land so combines name is Northern Land.

Dehradun, capital city of Uttarakhand is regarded educational centers of India because of there are many numbers of educational institutions. Visit Ghanta Ghar clock tower, Paltan Bazaar, Gurdwara Nanaksar and Mindrolling Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist center.

A world renowned fair Haridwar Kumbh Mela is held here after a interval of twelve year. Other three places where Kumbh mela is organized are Allahabad, Nashik and Ujjain. Lakhs of pilgrims and tourist came to visit this religious fair.

Visit Mahasu Devta Temple located in Hanol, famous for its traditional architecture. See paintings & murals used to decorate temples. Kumaoni art is geometrical in nature & Garhwali is related to nature.

Folk dances of state like as Langvir Nritya, Barada Nati, Jaunsar Bawar, Hurka Baul, Jhora-Chanchri, Chhapeli, Jhumaila, Pandav, Chauphula and Thadya are well related to life and human nature.