Why is Pauri called Pauri?
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It is located in the Lasera village, patti Banelsyun, Pauri district (lap of mountains). The temple gets its name from the Garhwali word Danda, which means “peak”. Since the temple is in a forest, local people started calling it Danda Nagraja – “Nagraja on the Peak”.
What is Danda in Uttarakhand?
Diba Danda is a peak in the Patti Khatli region of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India. It is 2520 metres (8270 ft) high and is a part of the Diba Range, which forms the southern boundary of the Nayar Valley.
What is Patti in Garhwal?
Patti Khatli is a part of Bironkhal {Veer Bhumi} that means ‘Brave Persons’ Land and the biggest Patti of Pauri Garhwal over 106 villages.
Who is DM of Pauri Garhwal?
Dr Vijay Kumar Jogdande
DM’s Profile
| Heading | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Dr Vijay Kumar Jogdande (IAS) |
| Date of Birth: | – |
| Cadre & Domicile : | Uttarakhand |
| Date of Appointment as DM Pauri Garhwal: | 12/02/2021 |
Why is Pauri famous?
Pilgrimage: The town of Pauri is known for some of the revered temples in the region. Kandoliya Temple and Danda Nagraja Temple near Pauri are flocked with devotees all year round who visit the temple to seek blessings from the deity.
Is Mussoorie in Pauri Garhwal?
The hill station is in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range. The adjoining town of Landour, which includes a military cantonment, is considered part of “greater Mussoorie”, as are the townships of Barlowganj and Jharipani….Mussoorie.
| Mussoorie Mansūrī | |
|---|---|
| • Total | 30,118 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Other | Garhwali |
Where is charek?
Location & How to Reach Charekh Danda Charek Danda about 5.5 km from Aeta is located near Kotdwar city of Pauri Garhwal district. It is about 35 km from main Kotdwar city. A road before siddhbali temple after a small bridge wich goes to upward villages will lead you to this destination.
Is Pauri Garhwal a city?
Pauri Garhwal – Heart of Uttarakhand Adorned in the undisturbed vistas of the beguiling Garhwal Himalayas, lies the city of Pauri.
Why Pauri Garhwal is famous?
Is Pauri Garhwal urban or rural?
As per 2011 census, 83.60 % population of Pauri Garhwal districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Pauri Garhwal district population living in rural areas is 574,568 of which males and females are 268,029 and 306,539 respectively.
Where is Charekh Danda?
Charek Danda about 5.5 km from Aeta is located near Kotdwar city of Pauri Garhwal district. It is about 35 km from main Kotdwar city. A road before siddhbali temple after a small bridge wich goes to upward villages will lead you to this destination.