Uttarakhand Foundation Day, Uttarakhand Day, or Divas, has been observed on November 9 every year since 2000. Uttarakhand is popularly called “Dev Bhoomi” (The Land of the Gods) because it has a large number of Hindu pilgrimage sites.
Uttarakhand is the 27th state of India which was carved out of northern Uttar Pradesh (Photo credit: Unsplash)
New Delhi: Uttarakhand Divas, or Uttarakhand Day, is celebrated on November 9 every year as the foundation day of the hill state. Uttarakhand became the 27th Indian state on November 9, 2000. The hill state was carved out of Uttar Pradesh, and Dehradun was declared its capital. In this article, let us learn some interesting facts about the state.
Uttarakhand Foundation Day 2024: Lesser-known facts about ‘Dev Bhoomi’ or ‘Land of Gods’
Uttarakhand has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Valley of Flowers (nestled at an elevation of 3,658 metres) and Nanda Devi National Park.
The second highest peak in India, Nanda Devi Peak, is in the Chamoli Garhwal District, Uttarakhand. It is 7816 m above sea level.
Uttarakhand is home to India’s top two mountaineering institutes: Nehru Institute of Mountaineering and Pandit Nain Singh Surveyor Mountaineering Training Institute.
Roopkund Lake is 5,029 metres above sea level and is known for its mystery because of its many skeletons dating back to the 9th century. DNA tests suggest the remains belong to a group from Iran, likely migrants searching for a new place to live. The lake’s mysterious atmosphere and the age of the skeletons have led to various theories and speculations.
Sanskrit, alongside Hindi, is the official language of Uttarakhand. This linguistic choice reflects the state’s deep-rooted connection to ancient traditions, religious texts, and cultural heritage.
In 1936, the Indian government established Jim Corbett National Park in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand to protect tigers. The state’s other well-known national parks are Rajaji National Park and Nanda Devi National Park.
Tehri Dam, the highest dam in India and the fourth fourth-highest in the world can irrigate 270,000 hectares of land and supply 270 gallons of water.
Mana Village, located in Chamoli, is the last Indian village. It is 24km away from the India-China international border.
The state has been ruled by the Pauravas, Kushanas, Kunindas, Guptas, Katyuris, Palas, Chands, Parmars (or Panwars) and the British.
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