Folk tales of Uttarakhand by Deepa Agarwal

Uttarakhand, a northern state of India, is known for its rich culture and traditions, which are reflected in its folk tales and legends. Here are some of the famous folk tales of Uttarakhand:

The Legend of Nanda Devi: The story revolves around the goddess Nanda Devi, who is believed to be the protector of the region. According to the legend, a king had promised to sacrifice his daughter to the goddess if he won the battle. However, when he won, his daughter refused to be sacrificed and fled to the mountains. The goddess appeared before her and turned her into a stone, which is now worshipped as the Nanda Devi temple.

Temple tales of Uttarakhand by Aradhana Johri

The Story of Bholenath: Bholenath is a popular deity worshipped in Uttarakhand. According to the legend, Bholenath once appeared in the form of a shepherd and helped a poor man by giving him a cow. The man became wealthy and built a temple in Bholenath’s honor. Since then, Bholenath has been worshipped as the god of wealth and prosperity.

Folk tales of Uttarakhand by Govind Chatak

The Legend of Golu Devta: Golu Devta is a revered deity in Uttarakhand who is believed to fulfill the wishes of his devotees. According to the legend, a man named Golu once sacrificed his life to save his village from a deadly epidemic. After his death, he appeared in the dreams of the villagers and asked them to build a temple in his honor. Since then, Golu Devta has been worshipped as the god of justice and retribution.

लोक स्वर – उत्तराखंड की लोक कथाएं (हिंदी में) -डॉ उमेश चमोला

The Story of Kunjapuri Devi: Kunjapuri Devi is a goddess worshipped by the people of Garhwal. According to the legend, the goddess once appeared before a king and asked him to build a temple in her honor. The king built the temple, and since then, Kunjapuri Devi has been worshipped as the goddess of power and courage.

Tales from the Himalayas by Priyanka Pradhan

The Legend of Kumaon: Kumaon is a region in Uttarakhand known for its rich culture and traditions. According to the legend, the region was once ruled by a king named Baz Bahadur. One day, he met a beautiful woman named Roopmati, who was the daughter of a musician. The two fell in love, and Baz Bahadur built a palace for her. However, their love was short-lived, as they were attacked by a rival king. Baz Bahadur and Roopmati died fighting, and their love story became a legend.

Curious tales from the Himalayas by Shaguna Gahilote

These are just a few examples of the rich folk tales and legends that are part of the cultural heritage of Uttarakhand.