Katyuri and Chand of Kumaon
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Katyuri and Chand of Kumaon By Editorial Team

Published On: February 26, 2018
h2>By Nitin Chandola

Katyuri Dynasty is said to be the foremost among the rulers in Uttarakhand who established the civilization in Katyur, Baijnath. This civilization was not only prosperous in culture but also by their intelligence. The inspiring architecture of Baijnath, Jageshwar, Kandolia in Pauri and...

Jagar and Its Importance in Exorcism
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Jagar and Its Importance in Exorcism By Editorial Team

Published On: February 4, 2018
h2>By Vidisha Nainwal

As the word suggests, JAGAR comes from the Sanskrit root, JAGA which means to be woken up. It is defined as a process by which any god or deceased person’s spirit or soul is called or woken up from its dormant state and...

Mythologies Residing in Sacred Groves and Lakes of Devbhoomi
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Mythologies Residing in Sacred Groves and Lakes of Devbhoomi By Editorial Team

Published On: February 2, 2018
h2>By Arushi Jain

People around the state of Uttarakhand have different beliefs, customs, and religious values. That too in terms of different entities being temples, deities, water bodies, mountains, or even groves. Especially the people living in the rural or semi-urban communities have more reliance in...