Golu Devta Nestled in the serene landscapes of Uttarakhand, a state adorned with the majestic Himalayas, lies a divine tale that has captivated the hearts of locals and intrigued visitors for centuries – the legend of Golu Devta. This mystical deity holds a unique place in the religious and cultural fabric of the region, drawing devotees seeking solace, blessings, and protection. Bhairav Devta Historical Context Golu Devta, also known as Goljyu, is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The origins of his worship date back to the 19th century when a local king, Raja Jai Krit Shah, constructed the Golu Devta Temple in Champawat. The temple became a sacred space where the deity's divine presence was felt, and his benevolence was sought. The birth story I myself, being from kumaon have heard the story of Golu Devta from my mother and similarly it has been passed down to us from ge
The Taliban's Rise In the last blog, we discussed Afghanistan and the Mujahideen. Ultimately Mujahideen was in full power, and Mohammad Najibullah was sitting on Afghanistan's throne. The USSR tried to help Najibullah but it was all in vain, as in 1991 the USSR itself got broken. Mujahideen boycotted the parliamentary elections held in Afghan and a civil war starts, which Mujahideen ultimately won. In spite of the fact that Mujahideen was an Islamic group, it was formed with people of different ideologies who belonged to different ethnicities, which resulted in tension among the group as to who will get the power. In 1992, Burhanuddin Rabbani got power and became the leader of Afghanistan. In the next few years, a new rival shows up and that was the Taliban . In 1996, the Taliban eradicates Burhanuddin Rabbani too from the throne. Let's now see who were the Taliban. In the Pashtun language, the word Taliban means students. Initially, Mullah Omar was the leader of the