
Interesting Facts about Uttarakhand - Geography, Climate and Culture GK Notes
Click here to check out the Geography, climate, culture and political structure of the state Uttarakhand in the part-1 our blog series 'Know Your State Uttarakhand'.

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Why is Dehradun called the School Capital of India?
This is dated back to the period when Guru Dronacharya educated the Kauravas and Pandavas in the Himalayan foothills. Dehradun is therefore also referred to as Drona Nagari. This indicates that the city is very important for education. As a result, some of India's top universities and schools are located there.
Why is Uttarakhand known as Devbhumi?
Uttarakhand's abundance of Hindu pilgrimage sites has earned it the nickname of "the land of the gods" (Devbhumi).
What is Uttarakhand's traditional dance?
The traditional folk dance form known as Chholiya or Hudkeli evolved in the Kumaon division of the Indian state of Uttarakhand and the Sudurpashchim province of Nepal.
What is the traditional dress of women in Uttarakhand?
Uttarakhandi women dress in choli and orni with a long skirt known as ghagri.
What is Uttarakhand's artistic and traditional heritage?
A plethora of artistic and creative traditions, including painting, woodcarving, jewellery making, candlemaking, and ornate temples, have left Uttarakhand with a rich cultural legacy. The most well-liked craft in the state is wood carving.
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