Popularly known as the "Devbhoomi" or the abode of gods, Uttarakhand boasts of a number of exquisite temples located in the lap of the mighty Himalayas. The pristine valleys, snow clad mountains, gurgling mountain rivers and the murmur of religious chants, lifts oneself to a mystical world of spirituality, away from the worldly worries and the materialistic rat-race.
Uttarakhand is the seat of famous "chardham" yatra, covering major pilgrimage centres of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Uttarakhand is also home to the world famous Kumbh Mela - the largest religious fair, held at the holy town of Haridwar. Located on the banks of the legendary river Ganga, Haridwar, is one of the holiest places for the Hindus across the world. Uttarakhand is also the seat of famous temples like Baijnath, Jageshwar, Bageshwar and Golu Devta. The pristine Adi Kailash Yatra happens here and the mystical abode of 33 crore gods and goddesses-Patal Bhuvaneshwar, lies in the heart of Pithoragarh district.
Promoting equality and universal brotherhood, Uttarakhand is proud to house the famous Sikh shrine-Hemkunt Sahib, dedicated to the founder of Sikhism- Guru Gobind Singh Jee and the famous Piran Kaliyar Sharif dargah revered both by the Muslims and the Hindus.
