Kumaon
is a beautiful travel destination of Uttarakhand State.
Kumaon, a land resplendent in awesome natural splendour.
It is believed that the word "Kumaon"
is derived from "Kurmanchal",
which means the land of Kurmavatar (the tortoise incarnation
of Lord Vishnu, Preserver of the Hindu Trinity). Extending
from the northern end of the Ganga plains right upto
Tibet, Kumaon's endless panorama of scenic wonders
is nothing short of a romance with soul-lifting nature
itself. More::.
RIVER
RAFTING IN KUMAON::.
Kumaon is the destination for
river rafting. Kumaon rivers are offering to enjoy the
rafting for both the amateur as well as the rafting
professional. Read
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CORBETT
NATIONAL PARK ::.
The Jim-Corbett-National-Park
is a haven for the adventure seekers and wildlife adventure
lovers alike. Read
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At a distance of 45 kms. from Lohaghat
(Kumaon), Devidhura is famous for its Barahi Temple
where the traditional Bagwal (fair) is held once every
year on the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
About Devidhura Fair ::.
The Devidhura Fair is held on the day
of "Raksha Bandhan", at the Barahi Devi Temple.
A unique feature of the fair is the image of the goddess,
kept in a locked brass casket. This casket is taken
in a procession to a nearby mountain spring where a
blindfolded priest ritually bathes the image and replaces
it in the casket.
The whole night the Goddess is worshipped
and the next morning the exciting "Bagwaal"
fair is celebrated. Two groups of men duly purified,
fight a "battle" in front of the temple flinging
stones at each other, while thousands gather to watch.
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