Dehradun District

 

Dehradun

Formation of Dehradun District:1817

Ancient names of Dehradun District: Shiv Bhumi

Surnames of Dehradun District: Sainik Nagar, Van Nagar

DEHRADUN DISTRICT
AREA	3088 sq km
POPULATION	1696694
LITERACY RATE	89.32%
TEHSIL	07 (Chakrata, Dehradun, Vikasnagar, Rishikesh, Doiwala, Tayuna, and Kalsi)
BLOCK	06 (Raipur, Doiwala, Vikasnagar, Chakrata, Kalsi and Sahaspur)
VILLAGES	767

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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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Haridwar District

Shiva Statue in Haridwar

History of Haridwar District

Haridwar : 8th District of Uttarakhand State, comes in Garhwal Mandal

Haridwar District: Formed on 28 December 1988

Ancient names of Haridwar District: Mayawati, Gate of the Gods, Mayurpur, Kaopil or Kopila, Maya, Lord Shiva's City    

Nicknames of Haridwar District: Gangadwar, Gate of pilgrimages, Kumbh Nagri, Sethu Nagar, Kerala of North India, Venice of the East, Shrine

 

HARIDWAR DISTRICT
AREA	2360 sq km
POPULATION	1890422
LITERACY RATE	73.43%
TEHSIL/BLOCK	04 / 06
VILLAGES	643
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION	2

About Haridwar

Haridwar is a very special city of the Garhwal region, which is situated on the right bank of the Ganges between the Shivalik range of “Bilva” and the “Nil” mountains”, from where the Ganga descends into the plains. From 1988 till the formation of the state, it was comes in Saharanpur division but after its formation, made a district of “Garhwal Division”.

Haridwar has been named in the Puranas and Sanskrit literature by the names of Gangadwar, Gate of the Gods, Gateway to the Shrines, Gate of the Four Dhammas, Swargadwar, Mayapuri or Maya Kshetra etc.

The worshipers of Shiva who go on a journey to Kedarnath are called Hardwar connecting it with Shiva.

Vaishnavism travelers who visit Badrinath are called Haridwar.

It is believed that before the Ramayana period, there was the ashram of Kapil Muni, in which Indra had secretly tied the horse Ashwamedha Yagya of Suryavanshi king Sagara, while searching the horse, the 60000 Sagara son reached the ashram of Kapil Muni and called Kapil Muni abusive on which Kapil Muni Angry and devoured them with his curse. Later Bhagiratha, the descendant of Sagara, did penance to bring the Ganges to earth and saved his spiritual descendants from the curse of Kapil Muni.

Haridwar is also called “Kapila” in the name of “Kapil Muni”.

 According to ancient historians, the forest area of ​​this region, was famous as "Khandavavan", in which the Pandavas were hiding here during their exile.

 

It is believed that

Dhritarashtra, Gandhari and Vidur had renounced their bodies and Vidur had narrated the Mahabharata story to the Maithriya sage here.

 It is believed that

The Ganges had to flow through seven streams here due to the Saptarishi doing penance at this place.

 It is believed that

According to Jain texts, 1000 years ago, the first Jain pilgrimage, Lord Adinath did penance by staying in Mayapuri Haridwar.

 It is believed that

Historians have considered it as Balu Nagar, the Geru Mirdhbhaand culture, whose period is believed to be between 1200 and 1700 BC.

 

It is believed that

Har-Ki-Pauri in Haridwar

Around 2056, King Bhartrihari, elder brother of King Vikramaditya of Ujjain meditated on the Shivalik range of Haridwar and composed two great texts (Niti Shatak and Vairagya Shatak)

King Vikramaditya built Paudiyan (Stairs) on the Ganges, in memory of his brother (Bhartrihari), who was called Paidi. Over the years, this has called “Har Ki Paidi”, Vikramaditya had also built a building here which is still known as "Dat Wali Haveli".

 

It is believed that

Chinese traveler Hensang came to Haridwar in 634, he called this city "Mo-Yo- Lo" and Ganga as “Maha Bhadra”.

Cunningham refers to "Mo-Yo-Lo" from Mayurpur.

It is believed that

Timurlang came to Haridwar in 1399. Its historian Saruddin has called Haridwar as “Kayopil or Kupila”.

It is believed that

Akbar's period, historian Abulafzal writes in it book “Aaine Akbari” that Maya itself has been known as “Haridwar”. He also says that Ganga water was used in Akbar's kitchen, this water was brought from Haridwar in huge pots during Akbar's time.

It is believed that

In 1608, during the reign of Jahangir, the first European traveler “Tom Karyat” came to Haridwar. He called Haridwar the “capital of Shiva”, Jahangir himself was coming to Haridwar for a few days in 1620.

It is believed that

After the arrival of Ramananda (1400 - 1470), the Ramavat sect and the Vaishnava wave gave Haridwar a reputation as the chief pilgrimage of the Hindus.

It is believed that

During the rule of the Gorkhas, Haridwar became the center of the sale of slaves.

Alexander Cunningham, who was the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India operated by the British Government, did an archaeological survey here between 9862 to 1865. According to his report, Gangadwar, Har-ki- Paidi, Maya Devi Temple, Bhairav Temple, Narayan temple and the fort of Rajawane were the main sites of that time.

 Mahatma Gandhi visited Haridwar in 1915 and 1927

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Corona | Covid -19 Relief Fund Nausari Gram Sudhar Samitee

Corona | Covid -19 Relief Fund Nausari Gram Sudhar Samitee

Corona Virus

The Nausari Gram Sudhar Samitee is also trying to contribute to fighting against Corona Virus. As such, we are all well aware that today the Corona virus, Covid-19, has spread in the world as a global pandemic. And the whole world is fighting against this global pandemic.

It is believed that it originated in Wuhan city of China in October 2019, and it was announced by China. Later it was named as Covid-19 and Corona virus by China. There have been about 4645 deaths in China due to this pandemic so far and about 2 million people in China were found infected with this virus. Today, this Corona virus, Covid-19 of China has spread like a pandemic in the whole world, due to which no country has remained untouched by this pandemic. Its great impact was seen in Italy after China, there were about 32735 deaths due to this Corona virus in Italy which continues even today.

If we saw today, America, which is considered the most powerful country in the world, is also facing this pandemic. America today ranks first in the list of countries affected by this global pandemic compared to other countries. The number of people infected and killed by corona has increased a lot. In the US, about 1.6 million people are infected with the coronavirus and about 98000 people have died from this virus so far.

If we talk about India, India took many important steps to fight this pandemic in the beginning. the Prime Minister (Narender Modi) was declared a lock-down in all the states in time. As a result, so far the situation in India is very good compared to other countries. All the people of India is giving full support of the Prime Minister to fight against this global pandemic.

The entire world is going through an economic crisis due to this global epidemic. In India, the government of India gave 20% of the GDP to the country for financial help. Which will fulfill the need of the entire country to fight against this global pandemic. All the states and people of India are also fully supporting the Government of India in fighting against this global epidemic.

One of these states of India, the 27th state of the country, known as "Dev Bhoomi", Uttarakhand state is also not untouched by this Corona, Covid-19 virus. There are 13 districts in the state of Uttarakhand out of 13 district 6 districts (Almora, Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal, Haridwar, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar) are under the high effect of this global pandemic.

The main reason for the increase in coronavirus cases in the state was the diaspora and workers from different countries, where the impact of this epidemic was high, but the state chief minister, district magistrate, and villagers together took many important steps to fight this epidemic. Due to which the number of infected cases in the state was only around 156.

Steps were taken to fight Corona in Uttarakhand state are:-

first, Migrant Indians were kept by the state in the continent for fourteen days on the border of their state so that the people of the state could not get infected by this coronavirus.

Second, all those NRIs in the state were kept separately and made arrangements such as food, mask,  sanitizer etc.,

About 70% of the overseas Indians in the state are working for employment in other countries. Due to the lockdown in the whole world, due to the stagnation of employment and other services there were overseas Indians who were from those countries The Government of India has brought them back to their country safely and efforts are on to bring them.
       
Nausari Garm Sudhar Samitee correspondence with Honorable Trivendra Singh Rawat, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Government. Regarding the people stuck during the lockdown of various Gram Panchayat  such as Budhna, Koti, Meher Gaon, and Luthiyag etc.

The people of the state are also giving full support in this Corona , Covid-19 virus pandemic, and the overseas Indians who are kept in quarantine. They too are showing their different style to fighting this pandemic. For example, in the village Lassya which comes under Rudraprayag district of the state, migrant Indians were quarantine in various schools, Inter College, etc were prepared themselves to fight against this global pandemic in a way that would inspire everyone.

Members of the Nausari Gram Sudhar Samitee are also contributing to fight the Kovid-19 virus epidemic. The Nausari Garm Sudhar Samitee issued a notice to collect funds to help the migrants stranded in various countries. Arrangements were made for migrant brothers and sisters in the village for their shelter, food, and health during lockdown so that they would not feel disenchanted during the period of 14 days Quarantine.

Nausari Gram Sudhar Samitee Corona Relief Fund Donor list.

Sh. Nandkishore Singh Rana s/o late. Sh. Kamal Singh Rana Village Makhet Rs.10000/-
Sh. Makaan Singh Rana s/o Late Sh. Shyam Singh Rana Village Nausari Rs.5100/-
Sh. Sumer Singh Kaintura s/o Late Sh. Gabbar Singh Kaintura Village Nausari Rs.5000/-
Sh. Digpal Singh Rawat s/o Late. Sh. Kundan Singh Rawat Village Uchana Rs.5000/-
Sh. Hayat Singh Rana s/o Late Sh. Bhag Singh Rana Village Nausari Rs.3151/-
Sh. Gopal Singh Rana s/o Sh. Sawan Singh Rana Village Nausari Rs.2100/-
Sh. Heera Singh Rana s/o Late. Sh. Mahendra Singh Rana Village Nausari Rs.2000/-
Sh. Kripal Singh Rana s/o Late. Sh. Abal Singh Rana Village Nausari Rs.2000/-
Sh. Dhanveer Singh Rana s/o Sh. Jeet Singh Rana  Village Nausari Rs. 1501/-
Sh. Prem Singh Kaintura s/o Late. Sh. Bachan Singh Kaintura Village Mehargaon Rs.1100/-
Sh. Ashad Singh Rawat s/o Late. Sh. Gaina Singh Rawat Village Mehargaon Rs.1100/-
Sh. Amit Singh Rana s/o Sh. Hira Singh Rana Village Nausari Rs. 1100/-
Sh. Besag Singh Rana s/o Late. Sh. Sarop Singh Rana Village Nausari Rs. 1001/-
Sh. Narendra Singh Kaintura s/o Late. Sh. Avtar Singh Kaintura Village Nausari Rs.1000/-
Sh. Vikram Singh Rana s/o Sh. Kunwar Singh Rana Village Nausari Rs. 1000/-
Sh. Rakesh Singh Rana s/o Sh. Sarat Singh Rana Village Nausari Rs.1000/-
Sh. Lakhpat Singh Kaintura s/o Sh. Bachan Singh Kaintura Village Mehargaon Rs.500/-
Sh. Pushkar Singh Rana s/o Sh. Kunwar Singh Rana  Village Nausari Rs.500/-
Sh. Vikram Singh Rawat s/o Sh. Dil Singh Rawat Rs. 500/- Village Mehargaon
Sh. Rahul Singh Rana s/o Sh. Vikram Singh Rana Village Nausari Rs. 500/-
Sh. Vijay Singh Rana s/o Sh. Bharat Singh Rana Village Nausari Rs. 500/-
Sh. Pradeep Singh Rana s/o Sh. Late. Umed Singh Rana Village Nausari Rs. 500/-

 

As we all know, Novel Corona Virus / Kovid - 19 pandemics have spread globally and this virus is now spreading rapidly in India. Seeing the impact of this pandemic Nausari Gram Sudhar Samitee appeals to all Indians to follow the government's guidelines. If it is necessary, then go out of the house, do not leave needlessly, maintain social distance everywhere, use face masks and clean / sanitize your hands with any soap or hand sanitizer in 20-minute intervals. 

And at last, Nausari Gram Sudhar Samitee wishes God that everyone be healthy, stay at home, be safe, be alert.

 

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Saraswati Vidya Mandir School, Nausari | Admission- Donation

Saraswati Vidya Mandir School, Nausari | Admission- Donation

Saraswati Vidya Mandir Nausari School  

Nausari Gram Sudhar Samitee has decided to set up Saraswati Vidya Mandir School, (District Rudraprayaga)  in the name of its institution, which was established in 2000 under the Societies Registration Act of XXI in 1860. Registration No. 400.

The Nausari Gram Sudhar Samitee, understands the importance of education well that development of any country is not possible without education. For the development of Saraswati Vidya Mandir School, Nausari (District Rudraprayag), numerous individuals of the town donated their property for the school with the goal that the poor students of the towns could get a good education.


They all knew that education is the best way to build our glory in any area of the general public. Education gives human foresight of thinking, understanding, and analyzing of difficult situations and guides him to fight failure and succeed in life.

 

Executive Member's of the Saraswati Vidhya Mandir Nausari School 

President                   Sh. Vikram Singh Rana

Vice president           Sh. Prem Singh Rana

Manager                    Sh. Pushkar Singh Rana

Treasurer                   Sh. Hira Singh Rana

Advisor                      Sh. Ram Singh Rana

Member                     Sh. Bhagat Singh Rana

Member                     Sh. Prabal Singh Rana

Member                     Sh. Narender Singh Kaintura

Member                     Sh. Anand Singh Rana

Selected executive members of the Saraswati Vidya Mandir School, Nausari , District Rudraprayaga periodically hold parent meetings in the school. In which the official individuals from school gather information of understudies execution report, drinking, sanitation, etc.

The Executive members of the Saraswati Vidya Mandir  School, (Nausari, District Rudraprayaga), the motive to organized an annual day celebration to energize and encourage the students of the school. Students of Saraswati Vidya Mandir School participate and perform in various Art fields like poetry, folk dance, song music, sports with their parents. These students are rewarded by the chief guest of senior members,  (Nausari Gram Sudhar Samitee), delivers speech with the goal that the students morale increases.

Saraswatin Vidhya Mandir Nausari School 

Information about Saraswati Vidhya Mandir School | Admission form | Fee structure | Saraswati Vidya Mandir Teacher Vacancy and other Education portal UK (Uttarakhand), Saraswati Vidya Mandir School uttarakhand primary teacher merit list.

The Samitee always ready for whatever important steps have to be taken for the village and the region, many reliable steps have been taken by the Samitee for the development of the village, which is very commendable.

If we talk about Panchayat Bhawan, situated at Nausari village where the people of the villagers, put their suggestions in front of the Samitee.

This Panchayat Bhavan of the Samitee was in a damaged condition for a long time. At the 35 Annual Day Celebrations, Ms. Lakshmi Rana announced to donate ₹ 300,000 to the Nausari Samitee for the construction of the school and panchayat bhawan building. After receiving the funds, the Panchayat Bhawan Nausari got its new face. This was possible only by Ms. Lakshmi Rana ji who supported the institution at all times for the development of the Samitee and its village. The Nausari Gram Sudhar Samitee, thanks wholeheartedly wish  her a bright future, this amount boosts the morale of the organization.

Samitee Panchayat Bhawan building photo then and now 

PANCHYAT BHAWAN NAUSARI

The Saraswati Vidya Mandir School run by the Nausari Gram Sudhar Samitee,  is from nursery to fifth standard. There are almost 90 student studies in the School.  Saraswati Vidya Mandir runs through donations by Nausari Samitee Member’s and village people. The higher educated students of the villages  have  given their contribution to study in the Sarswati Vidya Mandir School. The results of the students of Saraswat Vidya Mandir School have always topped  to the other schools in the district.

If anyone wants to give Contribution/ Donation in the Sanstha school (Saraswati Vidya Mandir School) run by the Nausari Gram Sudhar Samitee. Please Contact the organization through contact us form or email us.

Contribution like financial assistance, books, pencils, computers, tables, chairs, etc.

Your contribution can improve someone's future.

Some Glimpse of  Annual Day Celebration Images | Parents Meeting Images | Images of Prize Distributions by the  Senior members of  Nausari Gram Sudhar Samitee  to the Student and to their parents Participate in  Annual Day Celebration.