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| Dehradun |
Formation of Dehradun District:1817
Ancient names of Dehradun District: Shiv Bhumi
Surnames of Dehradun District: Sainik Nagar, Van Nagar
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DEHRADUN
DISTRICT |
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AREA |
3088 sq km |
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POPULATION |
1696694 |
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LITERACY RATE |
89.32% |
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TEHSIL |
07 (Chakrata, Dehradun, Vikasnagar, Rishikesh,
Doiwala, Tayuna, and Kalsi) |
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BLOCK |
06 (Raipur, Doiwala,
Vikasnagar, Chakrata, Kalsi and Sahaspur) |
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VILLAGES |
767 |
HISTORY OF DEHRADUN
Dehradun city is located in the Doon Valley, due to the cold temperature in Dehradun, it is also known as winter capital it's situated between Outer and the Central Himalayas, its size is like Dona (Drona).
In 1817, it
was made a district and included under Meerut Division.
Dehradun is in
Garhwal division since 1975
It is
believed that according to Vedic literature, before the Aryans, people of the
Asur caste lived on this land.
It is
believed that Acharya Drona's ashram was here since the Mahabharata period. For
this reason, this valley is known as Drona Valley.
It is believed that
In 1699, Guru Ram Rai, who came from Punjab, built a gurudwara which is the center of this city today. Perhaps it was named Dehradun because of Guru Ramrai's encampment here. Which later became famous and known as Dehradun.
It is believed that
Some people believe that it was named Dehradun because of Guru Ram Rai's renunciation here.
It is believed that
This area remained under the
Garhwal kings until 1804.
It was under the Gurkha rulers from
1804 to 1815 and under the British rulers from 1815 till independence.
Major sites of Dehradun region
1. Kalsi: It is situated on the banks of The Yamuna in the southern part of the Jaunsar Bawar region. Ashoka's writings in the Pali
language are inscribed on the famous pictograph here. The Brahmi script has
been used in this article.
2. Lakhamandal: This place is located 125 km from Dehradun
and 62 km from Chakrata at the confluence of Yamuna and Rikhnad River. People
believe that the Lakshagriha was built here during the Mahabharata period.
3. Bairatgarh: This place is situated 15–14 km
from Chakrata on the Chaurani peak. Some ruins have also been found here, it is
said that during the Mahabharata period, Pulind was the capital of King Virat.
Arjuna's son Abhimanyu was married to Virat's daughter Uttara.
4. Hanol: This site is on the banks of Tons,
110 kilometers from Chakrata. Jaunsar Bawar is the largest pilgrimage center of
the people here. Here is the largest temple of Mahasu deities.
Queen
of Mountains' Mussoorie
- Mussoorie is one of the oldest hill stations in India. The real founder of
the Mussoorie city was an Irish officer working in the Bengal Army of the East
India Company. On 4 March 1820, Tehri Naresh Sudarsha Shah leased the existing
land of Mussoorie Nagar for 80 years to the East India Company through a
treaty. The city is located at a distance of 32 km from Dehradun. It offers a
stunning view of the Himalayan mountain ranges in the North East. Mussoorie is
famous for its natural beauty, lively social life, and entertainment. Mussoorie
is the gateway to the temples of Gangotri and Yamunotri. The highest peak here
is the Gunhill hill. Among the scenic spots here are Camptiphal, Camel's Back,
Municipal Garden, Masi Falls, Sahatradhara, Chakrata Falls, Sarjarj Sarrest
House, Nag Tibba, Dhanaulti, Landor Bazaar, and Kulri Bazaar.
1. Bhadraj Temple - This temple is located 15 km from Mussoorie. The
temple is dedicated to Lord Balabhadra, the forefather of Lord Krishna.
2. Jwalaji Temple - Jwalaji Temple is situated on the Binong hill at
an altitude of 2104 meters in a west direction 9 km from Mussoorie.
3. Camel Bank - This place offers a beautiful view of the sunset. At
that time it appears like a sitting camel.
4. Gun Hill - Thrill climbing can be enjoyed by ropeway from Mussoorie
to Gun Hill. Gun Hill has a height of 2122 meters above sea level. The site is
the second highest peak in Mussoorie after Lal Tibba.
5. Surkunda Devi Temple: Surkunda Devi Temple, 33 km from Mussoorie
near a village called Kaddukhal at an altitude of 3030 meters. The temple is
situated on the top of a mountain. The religious significance of this temple is
immense.
6. Mussoorie Lake - This is the latest developed picnic spot on
Mussoorie-Dehradun route
7. Kamptyee Fall – 15 Km from Mussoorie on Yamunotri Road (in Tehri Is
the most beautiful and huge waterfall. (at a height of 50 feet ) in the
picturesque plains of Mussoorie.
Rishikesh - It is a sub-city of
Dehradun, which is situated at the confluence of the Ganges and the
Chandrabhaga river on the Tehri Dehradun border, 24 km north of Haridwar. Since
ancient times, this city has been the center of meditation and spiritual
consciousness of sages and sages. According to the religious texts, God was obtained
by conquering the senses at this place by Rabya Muni, hence the place was named
Hrishikesh (Lord of senses - Vishnu). It is now known as Hrishikesh due to
pronunciation defects. According to the Kedarkhand Purana, after Brahmakund,
the Kubjabhrak pilgrimage area, which is present-day Rishikesh, is believed
that due to the abundance of mango orchards, this place came to be known as
Kubjadhak. It is believed that Lord Vishnu killed the Madhu-Catabh monster in
Rishikesh on the right bank of the river Ganges. Lalitaditya Muktapitha, the
king of Kashmir, built many temples here.
Dehradun Visit Places
Major
visiting places in Dehradun district are:
1. Tapovan –
Lakshaman did penance at this place located in Tehri district near Laxman Jhula
at the northern end of Rishikesh.
2. Laxman Jhula - Badrinath on the ancient route of
Kedarnath suspension
bridge built on the river Ganges, 5 km north of Rishikesh on the ancient route,
is a suitable excursion site. There is also a temple of Laxman. This place
falls in Tehri district.
3. Triveni Ghat - This is a bathing ghat which is echoed every day in
the evening at the Go Aarti that takes place on the banks of the Ganges.
4. Neelkanth Mahadev - Neelkanth Shiva Temple 8 km from Laxman Jhula
on the banks of river Ganges. Away is located on a hill (in Pauri). There are
Shambhu Nisambhu mountains here.
5. Bharat Mandir - Bharat Mandir is the oldest temple in Rishikesh. It
is located near Triveni Ghat.
6. Kailash Niketan Temple - This is an important temple situated on
the Lakshman Jhula. Here the idols of all the deities can be seen in the 13-storey
building. This place is in the Pauri district.
7. Shivanand Jhula - Also known as Ram Jhula, this jhula bridge is
built on the Ganges river near Swargashram.
8. Shatrughan Temple - This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord
Shatrughan. It is located at a distance of km from Rishikesh.
9. Shivanand Ashram - It was founded by Swami Shivanand. It is a
famous spiritual center.
10. Muni ki Reti - This place is situated on the right side of the
Ganges in the Tehri district at the northern end of Rishikesh. In front of it
there is Swargashram, Geetashram, Geeta Bhawan (of Geeta Press), and the temple
of Bhootnath in Pauri on the left side of Ganga.
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