Devbhoomi

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Introduction

The meaning of Devbhoomi is “the land of God’’ and this title is giventomany sacred places in India. Devbhoomi is mostly called to the Himalayan regionof India.

According to the Rishi Munis, there are 5 parts or khand of Devbhoomi Kashmir, Kangra, Kedar, Kurma (Manas), Kailasha



Location of 5 khandinmoderndays

In modern days, the Kashmir Khand comes in Jammu and Kashmir union territory of India. Kangra Khand comes from the Himachal Pradesh state of India. Kedar and Kurma(Manas) Khand comes under the Uttarakhand state of India. Kailash khand comes under Nepal and Sikkim.

Uttarakhand is called devbhoomi; the land of gods because there aresomany Hindu pilgrimage spots in Uttarakhand. Also, Uttarakhand is knownasDevbhoomi since ancient times, now this state is regarded as Devbhoomi Uttarakhand in India. Devbhoomi Uttarakhand also comes under the Himalayanregion. Also, Devbhoomi Uttarakhand’s mountain region and valleys are the abodeof gods and goddesses. India’s Longest and holiest river Ganga is originated fromGangotri Glacier which is in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand Devbhoomi.

16 Facts about why isUttarakhandcalled Devbhoomi

1.There are two khands in Uttarakhand, Kedar Khand, and Kurma(Manas) Khand

Uttarakhand is more famous than another state as Devbhoomi Uttarakhand becausethere are 2 Khands (parts) in Uttarakhand. The two khands are Kedar KhandandKurma khand. Kurma Khand is also known as Manas Khand. People across the worldgo to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand for ritual practices more than any other state in India.

2.Two largest and holiest rivers Ganga and Yamuna originated fromUttarakhand

3.There are a large number of Hindu Temples in Uttarakhand

4.Out of four matches in India one math named Jyotir Matha is in Uttarakhand

5.The holiest shrines of Char Dham is located in Uttarakhand Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri are four dhams which are locatedinDevbhoomi Uttarkhand. 6.Panch Badari is situated in Uttarakhand state

7.Panch Kedar is situated in Uttarakhand state

8.panch prayag is located in Uttarakhand

9.Out of 12 Jyotirlinga in India one is located in Uttarakhand named Kedarnath

10.Tungnath is the highest elevation Shiva temple in the world is locatedinUttarakhand

11.Maha Kumbh Mela held in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand in a cycle of every 12years

12.Rishikesh which is known as the “Yoga capital of the world” is locatedinUttarakhand

13.The three-week-long Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra is held in Uttarakhand

14.The richly diverse area Valley of Flowers is located in Uttarakhand

15.Uttarakhand is also known as the abode of Pandavas

16.Auli Bugyal is the largest and highest altitude meadow in India is located in Uttarakhand

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