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Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand

State of India
Uttarakhand, a state in northern India crossed by the Himalayas, is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh, a major centre for yoga study, was made famous by the Beatles’ 1968 visit. The city hosts the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual...
Capital: Dehradun (Winter)
Chief minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
Governor: Gurmit Singh
Land area: 20,650 mi²
Founded: November 9, 2000
Districts: 13