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Devidhura Bagwal Mela: History, Folk Tradition and the Famous Stone-Fighting Festival of Uttarakhand

Devidhura Bagwal Mela: History, Story, Khams & Maa Barahi Temple

Devidhura Bagwal Mela is one of the most unique traditional fairs of Uttarakhand. It is held every year at Devidhura in Champawat district during Raksha Bandhan, on the full moon day of Shravan. The fair is famous across Uttarakhand because of its traditional Bagwal, in which people belonging to four traditional Khams come together for a symbolic battle.

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Rajaji Tiger Reserve: The Wild Heart of Uttarakhand Where Forests, Elephants and Rivers Come Together

Rajaji Tiger Reserve: The Wild Heart of Uttarakhand Where Forests, Elephants and Rivers Come Together

If there is one place in Uttarakhand where nature still rules, it is Rajaji Tiger Reserve. Spread across the beautiful Shivalik hills, this vast forest is home to majestic elephants, elusive Bengal tigers, leopards, hundreds of bird species and countless other wild animals. Every year, thousands of nature lovers, wildlife photographers and adventure seekers visit Rajaji to experience its rich biodiversity. While many tourists come here for a jeep safari, Rajaji offers much more than wildlife sightings. It tells the story of the Himalayan foothills, the Ganga River, ancient forests and the continuous efforts being made to protect one of India’s most important ecosystems.

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From Usha’s Love Story to Kedarnath’s Winter Home: The Story of Ukhimath

Among the many sacred towns of Uttarakhand, Ukhimath holds a very special place in the religious geography of the Himalayas. Thousands of pilgrims visit Kedarnath every year, while many devotees undertake the difficult trek to Madmaheshwar. However, very few people know that during winter, when both these high-altitude temples remain covered under deep snow, their worship continues at a small Himalayan town known as Ukhimath.

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