Bhumiyal Devta – The Guardian Deities of Uttarakhand Villages
Uttarakhand is known as Devbhoomi, the land of gods. Every valley, every village here has its own local deity. Among them, one of the most important and respected is Bhumiyal Devta, also known as Kshetrapal Devta. The word Bhumiyal itself means the protector of land. People believe these deities guard the fields, forests, animals, and the lives of villagers.
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