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The city is of great religious, historic and political significance. Bageshwar is mentioned in various Puranas, where it has been associated with Shiva. [7] The Uttrayani fair held annually in Bageshwar used to be visited by approx 15,000 people in the early twentieth century, and was the largest fair of Kumaon division. [8]
The area, that now forms Bageshwar district, was historically known as Danpur, and was ruled by Katyuris during the 7th century AD. After the disintegration of the Katyuri kingdom in the 13th century, the area remained under the rule of Baijnath Katyurs, direct descendants of Katyuri kings. [4]
It has been one of the major hubs of Kumaoni culture and is the largest city in the hills of Kumaon. [40] Champawat- Also known as Kali Kumaon, Champawat is the root of Kumaoni culture. It is from this place Kumaon got its name. [41] Bageshwar- Bageshwar is known as "Kumaok Kashi" (Kumaon's Kashi), because of the holy Saryu flowing through it.
Bageshwar (1 C, 10 P) Pages in category "Cities and towns in Bageshwar district" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.
Bagnath Temple (Kumaoni: बागनाथ थान) is an ancient shrine dedicated to Shiva, situated in the Bageshwar city at the confluence of Sarayu and Gomati rivers. [1] [2] Bagnath Temple is festooned with bells of all sizes and features impressive carvings. [3] It is the most famous Temple in Bageshwar District. [4]
This is the biggest market place in the region after Almora, Ranikhet and Bageshwar District in Kumaon Hills up to Karanprayag District in Garhwal. The market of Garur is one of the oldest in the region (since pre-independence days of the British Rule in India, but the market expanded during 1970 to 2010 with the efforts of social worker and ...
Cities and towns in Bageshwar district (1 C, 9 P) P. People from Bageshwar district (1 C, 8 P) V. Villages in Bageshwar district (7 P) Pages in category "Bageshwar ...
The kingdom of Gangoli was invaded by the Chand king, Balo Kalyan Chand, in the 16th century. [7] Following its defeat, Mankot was merged into the Kumaon Kingdom . In Janhavi naula at Gangolihat belonging to 1264 A.D. there is a piece of stone with the names of the Gangoli kings and also records an inscription about a possible invasion of ...