Category:Baijnath, Uttarakhand
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This category is for Baijnath in Uttarkhand. It should not be confused with towns with same name, but in Himachal Pradesh or Nepal.
Baijnath, also referred to as Katyur in Sanskrit texts, is a historic town midst the Kumaon hills, Uttarakhand. A prosperous Himalayan trade hub on the banks of Gomti and Saryu rivers, it became the new capital of the Hindu Katyuri dynasty when they moved here in late 10th century. The town is home to several groups of Hindu temples.
For a place with the same name in Himachal Pradesh please see Baijnath, Himachal Pradesh
Subcategories
This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
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- Baijnath Lake (7 F)
- Baijnath Temple Complex (52 F)
Media in category "Baijnath, Uttarakhand"
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Baijnath town 02.jpg 3,932 × 2,949; 4.08 MB
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CSE Uttarakhand.jpg 4,026 × 2,880; 2.86 MB
