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About culture of Uttarakhand

             About culture of Uttarakhand Uttarakhand  ( English:   / ˈ ʊ t ər ɑː k ʌ n d / , [19]   / ˌ ʊ t ər ə ˈ k ʌ n d / [20]  or  / ˌ ʊ t ə ˈ r æ k ə n d / ; [21]   Hindi:   [ˈʊtːərɑːkʰəɳɖ] ,  lit.   'Northern Land'), formerly known as  Uttaranchal  ( English:   / ˌ ʊ t ə ˈ r æ n tʃ ʌ l / ;  the official name until 2007 ), [22]  is a  state  in  northern India . It is often referred to as the "Devbhumi" ( lit.   'Land of the Gods') [23]  due to its religious significance and numerous  Hindu temples  and  pilgrimage centres  found throughout the state. Uttarakhand is known for the natural environment of the  Himalayas , the  Bhabar  and the  Terai  regions. It borders the  Tibet Autonomous Region  of China to the north; the  Sudurpashchim Province  of  Nepal  to the east; the Indian states ...
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