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I –IJA

Welcome to the ninth day of the #BlogchatterAtoZ challenge. Ija – This is how mothers are addressed in Uttarakhand. We are all aware of the love, care and concern of our mothers. They are the ones who play a very important role in our lives. It is the indomitable spirit of the women that formsContinue reading “I –IJA”

H – HARELA

Welcome to the eighth day of the #BlogchatterA2Z challenge. Harela means green which symbolizes prosperity especially for the farming community. It falls thrice a year i.e. first in the Chaitra Navratras (Chaitra Month : March/April) just before the Bhitouli festival, Sharad Navratras (Ashwin Month : September/October) and in Shravan Month ( Mid July). Read moreContinue reading “H – HARELA”

G – GOLU DEVTA

“Jai Nyay Devta Golu Apki Jai ho”. Welcome to the seventh day of the #BlogchatterA2Z challenge. Golu Devta is the God of Justice of Uttarakhand. In Kumaon he is referred to as Golu Devta and in Eastern Garhwal as Goril Devta. There are a few temples dedicated to Golu Devta in Kumaon,Uttarakhand. The Chitai GoluContinue reading “G – GOLU DEVTA”

D – DEAD ,YET ON DUTY

Welcome to the fourth day of the #BlogchatterA2Z Challenge-2020 This is the story of Service No. 4039009, Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat ,4 Garhwal Rifles, Uttarakhand. This brave soldier was born on August 19,1941 in Baryun, British Garhwal District (present day Pauri Garhwal District). In Sela Pass on the Indo –China Border in Arunachal Pradesh nowContinue reading “D – DEAD ,YET ON DUTY”

C – CHAITRA HERALDS A HEARTWARMING TRADITION

Welcome to the third day of the #BlogchatterAtoZ challenge. The hills of Uttarakhand state have many unique traditions and festivals. So,today we will celebrate the month of Chaitra with a joyous celebration called Bhitauli, a much awaited event by married women. Come join me. Chaitra is associated with the coming of spring and is consideredContinue reading “C – CHAITRA HERALDS A HEARTWARMING TRADITION”

B – BEDU FRUIT

Welcome to the second day of the #BlogchatterA2Z challenge!!!!!!! Today I will take you on a journey through the wilderness of Uttarakhand to search for a fruit.I also assure you that it is going to be a lyrical journey!!!! Come join me. BEDU FRUIT Botanical Name:- Ficus palmate Local name:- Khemri (Hindi); Bedu (Kumaon); IndianContinue reading “B – BEDU FRUIT”

Blogchatter A to Z Challenge 2020-THEME REVEAL

I started blogging in May 2019 and since then I have heard and read a lot about the yearly A to Z challenge. The posts that I explored were immensely informative and interesting. A month of blogging!! How did they manage? These were my initial thoughts. But then curiosity killed the cat. The moment thisContinue reading “Blogchatter A to Z Challenge 2020-THEME REVEAL”