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Rudranath Temple – A Complete Travel & Trekking Guide

Rudranath Temple – A Complete Travel & Trekking Guide

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Rudranath is one of the Panch Kedar temples, where Lord Shiva is worshipped in his face form (mukha swarup). The temple is set in a natural rock cave at 3,600 m altitude, surrounded by alpine meadows and dense forests. The journey itself is an experience of silence, devotion, and pure Himalayan beauty. Unlike Kedarnath or Tungnath, here you walk through long ridges and high bugyals before reaching the shrine.

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Panch Kailash – A Complete Guide to the Abodes of Lord Shiva

Panch Kailash – A Complete Guide to the Abodes of Lord Shiva

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In Hindu tradition, Kailash is known as the divine abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Most people know only about Mount Kailash in Tibet, but there are actually five sacred Kailash peaks, collectively called Panch Kailash. These are Mount Kailash (Tibet), Adi Kailash (Uttarakhand), Kinnaur Kailash (Himachal Pradesh), Shrikhand Mahadev Kailash (Himachal Pradesh), and Manimahesh Kailash (Himachal Pradesh).

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Kinnaur Kailash

Kinnaur Kailash – A Sacred Himalayan Pilgrimage

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Kinnaur Kailash, also called Kinner Kailash, is one of the most sacred mountain peaks of the Himalayas. It is located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, very close to the Indo-Tibet border. The holy peak stands tall at an altitude of 6,050 metres above sea level, while the famous Kinnaur Shivling (the vertical rock pillar worshipped as Lord Shiva) rises at around 4,800 metres.

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Manimahesh Kailash – A Complete Pilgrimage and Trekking Guide

Manimahesh Kailash – A Complete Pilgrimage and Trekking Guide

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Manimahesh Kailash is one of the most sacred peaks of the Panch Kailash. Located in the Pir Panjal range of Himachal Pradesh, it rises to an altitude of 5,653 metres (18,547 ft). At its base lies the holy Manimahesh Lake (4,080 m / 13,390 ft), which holds immense religious significance for Hindus.

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Shrikhand Mahadev Kailash – A Complete Detailed Guide 2025-26

Shrikhand Mahadev Kailash – A Complete Detailed Guide 2025-26

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Shrikhand Mahadev Kailash is one of the holiest pilgrimages of Lord Shiva devotees, located in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh. At an altitude of 18,570 feet (5667 m), the peak is crowned with a naturally formed 90 feet high vertical Shivling. The yatra is as sacred as Kailash Mansarovar, and it is believed that only those called by Mahadev himself can complete it.

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Ghee Sankranti – The Uttarakhand festival of ghee, gifts, and gratitude

Ghee Sankranti – The Uttarakhand festival of ghee, gifts, and gratitude

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Ghee Sankranti is a beloved folk festival of Uttarakhand. People also call it Olgia, Ghu Sankranti, Ghu Tyar, or Ghiyu Sankrant. It comes every year in the month of Bhado, on the very first day. In 2025, it falls on 17 August. The day celebrates harvest, cattle, and the bond between families and community.

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Butter Festival – 2025 at Dayara Bugyal | A Celebration of Nature, Culture & Butter!​

Butter Festival – 2025 at Dayara Bugyal | A Celebration of Nature, Culture & Butter!

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Butter Festival – 2025, also known as Anduri Utsav, is one of the most unique, joyful, and culturally rich celebrations of Uttarakhand. Held in the vast green meadows of Dayara Bugyal, this festival is deeply rooted in the lifestyle and faith of the Bhotia and Garhwali communities of Uttarkashi.

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Endangered Tribal & Local Languages of Uttarakhand

Endangered Tribal & Local Languages of Uttarakhand – Will They Die in Next 10 Years?

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Uttarakhand is famous for its Devbhoomi identity, Himalayas, Char Dham, rivers and culture. But one thing slowly getting lost is our local languages. From Pahari dialects to tribal tongues, many languages are at the edge of extinction. If we don’t protect them now, we may lose them in the next 10 years. With them, we will lose many old stories, traditional wisdom, folk songs and identity.

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