Uttarakhand (/ ˌ ʊ t ə ˈ r ɑː k ʌ n d /), formerly known as Uttaranchal (/ ˌ ʊ t ə ˈ r ɑː n tʃ ə l /), is a state in the northern part of India.It is often referred to as the "Devabhumi" (literally "Land of the Gods") due to numerous Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand …
