Uttarakhand also known as
Uttaranchal. It is a state in the northern part of India. It is often
referred to as the "Land of the Gods" due to the many holy Hindu temples
and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand is known for its
natural beauty of the Himalayas, the Bhabhar and the Terai.
The natives of the state are generally called either Garhwali or Kumaoni
depending on their place of origin. The high court of the state is in Nainital.
Dehradun is the largest city in this
region. Two of the most important rivers in Hinduism originate in the region,
the Ganga at Gangotri and the Yamuna at Yamunotri. These two along with Badrinath
and Kedarnath form the Chota Char Dham, a holy pilgrimage for the Hindus.
Capital :
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Dehradun
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Area:
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20,650 sq
m
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State Bird:
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Himalayan Monal
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State
Animal:
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Deer
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State
Flower:
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Brahma kamal
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State
Language:
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Sanskrit, Hindi
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State
Sport:
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Rafting
and Boating
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State
Dance:
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Folk, Choliya
dance
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Chief
Minister:
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Harish
Ravat
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Major
Occupation:
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Agriculture
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Time
Zone:
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GMT +
5:30
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