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Latest News ::
-Febuary 5th - Current News ::--->> Good news for Pilgrimage people waiting for Nanda raj jat yatra 2014 Nanda Raj Jat Yatra 2014 schedule was officially announced by the organizing committee on Basant Panchmi. The auspicious Pilgrimage Yatra will now be conducted from August-18 to September-06, 2014. There is one notable change in yatra route with inclusion of Bedni as night halt
Yatra Route: Nauti
– Sem – Bhagwati – Kulsari – Kulsari – Chepnue – Dewal – Mundoli – Wan (Latu
Devta) – Bedni Bugyal – Pathar Nachonia – Bhagubasa (Roopkund & Jeaura Gali) –
Shila Samudra – Latu Khopri – Sutol – Sitel – Ghat
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The Nanda Raj Jat takes place once every twelve years - the journey starts from
Nauti village accompanying a mythical four-horned sheep and Doli and all sorts
of gifts for Nanda Devi, who is treated as a daughter revisiting her mother.
The Jaat starts from Nauti village and goes up to the heights of Roopkund and Homekund with a four horned Ram .Whenever ram of fours horns take birth, the news is communicated immediately to kansuwa village and the kunwar (Royal family) Weaves the Chintoli- the Umbrella of bamboo (one Kind of bamboo species) and reach as the nautiyal at nauti village and seek the blessing of raj jat at nauti on the day of basant panchami. After the havan - yagna is over, the Ram decorated with ornaments, food and clothing’s and the other offerings are discharged.
In some areas, there is a tradition of organizing annual Jat as well. These Jats are slightly different and cover smaller circuit. Such annual Jats are common in Garhwal-Kumaon areas. At many places, fairs are held and special worship is performed in Nanda temples. Places associated with such celebrations include Danpur, Katyur, Vadhan, Nainital, Almora, Johan, Kurur and Devrada. At Kurur, the celebrations continue for several days and Jat is taken upto Vaidnikund.
Nandadevi Raj Jat is as excellent example of the vibrant culture of Uttarakhand pulsating in a land blessed with superb natural beauty with verdant villages, meandering streams, high mountains, deep gorges and a rich cultural heritage. The festival offers a kaleidoscopic view of the colourful lives of the inhabitants. Visitors are overwhelmed by the feel of the common under-current of spirituality, love and compassion that manifests itself in myriad ways in the area.
PLACES TO SEE
Lohajang : Lohajang is situated at a distance of 7 kms. uphill from Bakargad. The trek is a strenuous one, but the picturesque views of natural splendour throughout the route makes one forget the perils of this arduous trek. Lojanjang is situates at an altitude of 2280 mts.
Bann : The village of Bann is
located at a distance of 5 kms. from Lohajang. The entire route is up hill but
the road wide and comfortably with tall birch, oak and Deodar trees lining its
sides. The village is inhabited by Palso shepherds and farmers. The dwelling
units of this village are single, double or triple storyed and of a typical
style, suited to the mountains. The village is famous for the shrine of Latu
Devta. Accommodation is available in Dak Bunglow & Tourist Rest House.
Bedini Bugyal/Vaitarani : Situated
close to Bann, Bedini Bugyal is a beautiful meadow, carpeted with soft, green
grass. One can find patches in the meadow where myriad variety of beautiful
flowers in full bloom add a dash of colour to the charming green meadow. A small
lake known as Vaitarani is situated in the midst of this meadow, where tarpans
are offered. A small temple is also situated here.
Pattar Nachoniya : Ahead of
Bedini Bugyal is the legendary Pattar Nachonia where King Jasdhaval is said to
have made his female courtesans dance. Legend has it that the king’s indulgence
earned the ire of the Goddess Nanda Devi and the dancing girls were turned to
stone. These stones can still be seen today, arranged in a circle at this very
spot.
Gangotri Cave : This cave is
where the pregnant queen of the Jasdhaval, Vallabh, delivered a child.
Kaliuva Vinayak : 5 kms. from
Pattar Nachonia and at an altitude of 3000 mts., the place offers a panoramic
view of Trishul and Nanda peaks. Situated here is a famous stone of lord Ganesha,
worshipped as Kailura Vinayak.
Bagwawasa : The place is filled
with Brahmakamals, the magical aroma of these magnificent flowers creates a
mystical ambience. The lore behind the name Bagwawasa seems to be that is one
has to make a dwelling (wasa) then it has to be here, for, ahead of it is the
deadly precipice, known as Juna Gali, or the alley of death.
Roopkund : Roopkund is a
mysterious lake which is situated at an altitude of 5029 mts. In the interior of
the district Chamoli. The lake is rather shallow having a depth of about 2 mts.
With the edges covered with snow for most part of the year. When the snow melts,
human and equine skeletal remains can be seen, some of them with flesh attached.
These remains have been preserved in he alpine conditions for centuries. It is
believed that these are the remains of about 300 persons who died about 500-600
years ago. There are may theories explaining these findings, but none are
satisfying. Hence the lake is also known as the ‘Mystery Lake’. It is however
one of most popular treks in the Garhwal, as it abounds in spectacular mountain
scenery.
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