What is the meaning of Devbhoomi?
The meaning of Devbhoomi is “the land of God’’ and this title is given to many sacred places in India. Devbhoomi is mostly called to the Himalayan region of India.
Khands of Devbhoomi
According to the Rishi Munis, there are 5 parts or khand of Devbhoomi Kashmir, Kangra, Kedar, Kurma (Manas), Kailasha
Location of 5 khand in modern days
- In modern days, the Kashmir Khand comes in the Jammu and Kashmir union territory of India.
- Kangra Khand comes from the Himachal Pradesh state of India.
- Kedar and Kurma(Manas)Khand come under the Uttarakhand state of India.
- Kailash Khand comes under Nepal and Sikkim.
Know why is Uttarakhand called Devbhoomi?
Uttarakhand is called devbhoomi the land of gods because there are so many Hindu pilgrimage spots in Uttarakhand. Also, Uttarakhand is known as Devbhoomi since ancient times, now this state is regarded as Devbhoomi Uttarakhand in India. Devbhoomi Uttarakhand also comes under the Himalayan region. Also, Devbhoomi Uttarakhand’s mountain region and valleys are the abode of gods and goddesses. India’s Longest and holiest river Ganga originated from Gangotri Glacier which is in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand Devbhoomi.
16 Facts about why is Uttarakhand called Devbhoomi
1. There are two Khands in Uttarakhand, Kedar Khand, and Kurma(Manas) Khand
Uttarakhand is more famous than another state Devbhoomi Uttarakhand because there are 2 Khands (parts) in Uttarakhand. The two Khands are Kedar Khand ( Garhwal) and Kurma khand(Kumaon). Kurma Khand is also known as Manas Khand. People across the world go to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand for ritual practices more than any other state in India.
2. The two largest and holiest rivers Ganga and Yamuna originated from Uttarakhand
The longest river in India Ganga River is originated from Gangotri Glacier which is in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand and the Yamuna River is originated from Yamnotri Glacier and the longest tributary in India.
3. There are a large number of Hindu Temples in Uttarakhand
No doubt that there is a beautiful and large number of Hindu Temples in Uttarakhand state. The temples in Uttarakhand are located at beautiful locations therefore Uttarakhand is also regarded as heaven on earth.
4. Out of four matches in India one Math named Jyotir Matha is in Uttarakhand
Adi Shankara set up four monasteries known as Mathas in north, south, east, and west locations. Govardhana Matha is located in the coastal city of Puri which is in Odisha State. Sharada Peetha is situated on the bank of the Tunga River which comes under the Chikkamagalur district of Karnataka state. Dwaraka Matha is also known as Saradha Matha and it is located in the ancient coastal city of Dwaraka in Gujarat state. Jyotir Math or Jyotir Pitha is located in Joshimath city in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand Devbhoomi. The matha tradition of Hinduism involved the place where many new texts were composed and also the support of education and culture.
5. The holiest shrine of Char Dham is located in Uttarakhand
Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri are four Dhams which are located in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.
- Kedarnath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva which is located on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand.
- Badrinath temple is devoted to Vishnu and it is situated in Badrinath town which comes under the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
- Yamunotri temple is devoted to Goddess Yamuna located in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
- Gangotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga which is located in Gangotri town of Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
6. Panch Badari is situated in Uttarakhand state
Panch Badari consists of five temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. These five temples are Badrinath, Adi Badri, Vridha Badri, Bhavishya Badri, and Yogadhyan Badri situated in Uttarakhand. Apart from these five temples, there are two more Vishnu shrines namely, Ardha Badri and Narsingh Badri.
7. Panch Kedar is situated in Uttarakhand state
Panch Kedar consists of five Hindu temples that are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Panch Kedar temples are situated in the Garhwal Himalayan region of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand which are Kedarnath, Rudranath, Tungnath, Madmaheshwar, and Kalpeshwar.
8. Panch Prayag is located in Uttarakhand
Prayag or confluence means in Hindu culture a confluence of two or more rivers where ablutions before worship take place. The Panch Prayag of Uttarakhand devbhoomi are the following:
- Alaknanda river joins Dhauliganga river in Vishnuprayag, near Joshimath.
- Alaknanda river joins Nandakini river in Nandaprayag.
- Pindar River joins the Alaknanda River in Karnaprayag.
- Alaknanda river joins Mandakini river in Rudraprayag.
- Alaknanda River joins Bhagirathi River forming river Ganga in Devprayag.
9. Out of 12 Jyotirlinga in India one is located in Uttarakhand named Kedarnath
Jyotirlinga or Jyotirlingam is a devotional representation of the Hindu god Lord Shiva. The words Jyotish which means radiance and linga are Sanskrit words. There are 12 Jyotirlinga in India and Kedarnath is also regarded as the 5th Jyotirlinga out of 12 Jyotirlinga in India. Kedarnath temple is located on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand.
10. Tungnath is the highest-elevation Shiva temple in the world is located in Uttarakhand
Tungnath temple is high altitude Shiva temple in the world located at an altitude of 3,680 m or 12,070 ft comes under the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. The Tungnath temple was built by the Pandavas of Mahabharat and dedicated to Lord Shiva. The name of the temple is derived from Tung which means arms and Nath which symbolizes Lord Shiva.
11. Maha Kumbh Mela held in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand in a cycle of every 12 years
Kumbh Mela is a pilgrimage and festival of Hinduism in Uttarakhand. It is celebrated in a cycle of 12 years at four river bank pilgrimage sites which are in the Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. Kumbh Mela 2023 is going to be held in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand.
12. Rishikesh which is known as the “Yoga capital of the world” is located in Uttarakhand
Rishikesh is known as the “Yoga capital of the world” and India’s holiest and spiritual place for the past thousands of years. Rishikesh is located on the bank of the river Ganga, many people across the world come to Rishikesh to learn Yoga techniques and spiritual practices. There are many temples in Rishikesh and also Rishikesh is one of the tourist spots in Uttarakhand.
13. The three-week-long Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra is held in Uttarakhand
The three-week-long Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra with a total distance of approximately 290 km is held in Uttarakhand. Nanda Devi Raj Jat is a pilgrimage and festival of Uttarakhand where people from the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions as well as people across India and other countries participate The goddess Nanda Devi is worshipped in many places of Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttarakhand.
14. The richly diverse area Valley of Flowers is located in Uttarakhand
Valley of Flowers National Park is situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The Valley of Flowers National Park itself heaven as there are many beautiful flowers are there on the foothills of the Himalayas and also near the rivers. The Valley of Flowers National Park stretches over 87.50 km2 and it is about 8 km long and 2 km wide in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Also, the Valley of Flowers National Park is UNESCO‘s world heritage site.
15. Uttarakhand is also known as the abode of Pandavas
It is believed that Pandavas used to visit some parts of Uttarakhand. Pandavas built many temples in Uttarakhand and stayed in Uttarakhand during the Mahabharat period. It is believed that during the Mahabharat period, the Pandavas crossed the Mana village which is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand during their final journey to heaven.
16. Auli Bugyal is the largest and highest-altitude meadow in India and is located in Uttarakhand
Auli Bugyal is the largest and highest-altitude meadow in India and also the highest-altitude meadow in Asia. Auli Bugyal lies in an elevation range of around 2,500–3,050 meters or 8,200–10,010 ft and is situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Auli Bugyal is itself heaven on earth and the place of god and goddess.
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