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ISBT

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Haldwani ISBT
Bus terminus
General information
LocationHaldwani
India

Haldwani Inter State Bus Terminus, also known as Haldwani ISBT is a proposed Inter State Bus Terminus to be built in the city of Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The ISBT would be spread over 8 Acres,[1] and has been termed the 'Largest ISBT in north India' by The Times of India.[2] The foundation stone was laid in 2016.[3] The construction work started in 2014, but was halted in May 2017, when a large number of human skeletons were discovered at the construction site by workers.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

Background

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The Roadways Bus Station was located in the heart of the City.

Haldwani is the largest city of kumaon division, and is known as the "gateway to kumaon", owing to the fact that it acts as a starting point for several routes into the himalayas. Haldwani being the last major city located in plains is the last city, that is connected by inter-state bus services from other states.

Prior to the building of ISBT, there existed 2 bus stations in the city, The Haldwani Roadways bus Station, and the Haldwani KMOU bus Station. Both of them were located in the heart of the city and movement of interstate buses in that region created chaos, and was seen as a major reason for traffic jams. ALso, both of these were created in the 1970s or 80s, and are surrounded by buildings from all sides, making upgradation/expansion of the station premises almost impossible.

Construction

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Site

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Initial Constructions

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Discovery of Skeletons

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40 human skeletons and 300 'grave-like structures' were discovered in Haldwani’s Golapar area on 9 May 2017 during the construction of the Haldwani ISBT.[11] [12] However forensic tests later revealed the Skeletons to be only two year old.[13]

As soon as Skeletons were found, The Construction work was stopped, and Transport minister, Yash[al Arya announced an enquiry over the matter. By December 2017, Finance minister of UTtarakhand, Prakash Pant announced that the ISBT would not be constructed in the Golapar area because the site lies in the flood area of the adjacent Gaula river.[14] This move was opposed by Congress, who claimed it to be "a sinister move to scrap the project."[14] However Chief minister of Uttarakhand, Trivendra Singh Rawat announced that the project would not be scrapped, and the new site would be choosen in Haldwani itself.[15] Opposition leaders also accused the government of shifting this project because it lied in a Muslim Majority area.[14]

Further Development

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After the closure of above site, several new areas were taken into consideration. [16] After this move saw serious opposition, this idea was scrapped and several surveys were conducted in order to find a suitabke place.

By may 2018, several reports streamlined the search to three places: abandoned Nova Steel Factory in Kamaluaganja, FTI and near Uttarakhand Open University in Teen Pani.[17] On 13 august 2018, Uttarakhand Government finalised that the haldwani ISBT would be built on a plot of 10 Hectare land near the Uttarakhand Open University, Teen Pani and the roadways workshop situated in the midst of Haldwani city would also be shifted there.[18]

timeline

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  • 2008-09 - government approved the proposal of ISBT
  • 2015 - Forest Department transferred required land to Transport Department.
  • 2015-16 - about 2700 green trees were cut over eight hectares of land.
  • October 14, 2016 - cm of Uttarakhand laid the foundation of ISBT construction work
  • October 2016 - construction work started by a private company
  • May 2017 - Some skeletons emerged in excavation at ISBT building site.
  • June 2017 - the state government stalled the construction of ISBT.
  • July-August 2017 - talks about shifting the ISBT to some other place.
  • September 2017 - the Transport Secretary inspected three proposed places.
  • 13 august 2018 - Uttarakhand Government once again finalised the location, now near Uttarakhand Open University in Teen Pani

References

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  1. ^ "Haldwani set to get its own ISBT". Haldwani: The Pioneer. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  2. ^ Upadhyay, Vineet (20 December 2014). "'Largest' ISBT in north India gets fiscal push - Times of India". Haldwani: The Times of India. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  3. ^ NU, Team (15 October 2016). "76 crore ISBT Haldwani foundation stone laid | Nav Uttarakhand". Nav Uttarakhand (in Hindi). Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  4. ^ "Work on new ISBT complex stopped after skeletons found at site". hindustantimes.com/. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  5. ^ "Uttarakhand Government Stops Construction Work Of ISBT Complex After Skeletons Found At Haldwani Site". outlookindia.com/.
  6. ^ "Work on new ISBT in Uttarakhand halted after skeletons found at site". Press Trust of India. Dehradun: Business Standard India. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  7. ^ "Hridayesh demands quick decision on ISBT Haldwani". India.com. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  8. ^ "हल्द्वानी आईएसबीटी का कार्य जल्द शुरू कराया जाए: हृदयेश". livehindustan.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  9. ^ "Hridayesh demands quick decision on ISBT Haldwani". Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  10. ^ "Congress, BJP slug it out over stalled work at Haldwani ISBT". hindustantimes.com/. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  11. ^ "40 human skeletons, 300 'grave-like structures' found during construction work at Haldwani". Nainital: The Times of India. 11 May 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  12. ^ Madhwal, Abhinav (10 May 2017). "ISBT site throws up 'British era' skeletons, CM for carbon dating". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  13. ^ Upadhyay, Vineet (27 May 2017). "Forensic tests says Haldwani skeleton 2-year-old". Nainital: The Times of India. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  14. ^ a b c Madhwal, Abhinav (29 December 2017). "Closure of Haldwani ISBT site:  Indira Hridyesh warns govt of launching dharna". Dehradun: Hindustan Times. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  15. ^ Pioneer, The. "CM comes clear, ISBT to be constructed in Haldwani itself". The Pioneer. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  16. ^ "Haldwani mandi shift plan triggers outrage". https://www.hindustantimes.com/. 2 January 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2018. {{cite news}}: External link in |work= (help)
  17. ^ "आइएसबीटी हल्द्वानी को तीन स्थान चिह्नित". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  18. ^ Pioneer, The. "Place finalised for ISBT Haldwani". The Pioneer. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
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Nanda Devi

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Nanda Devi Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictAlmora
DeityNanda Devi
FestivalsNanda Devi mela
Location
LocationAlmora
StateUttarakhand
Country  India
 
 
Location in Uttarakhand
Geographic coordinates29°36′04″N 79°39′40″E / 29.600985078123603°N 79.6611149153431°E / 29.600985078123603; 79.6611149153431
Architecture
TypeNorth-Indian Himalayan Architecture
Elevation1,642 m (5,387 ft)

Nanda Devi temple is a ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Nanda Devi situated in Almora Town of Uttarakhand.

History

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This temple is very important from the point of view of history. Because this temple is in the middle of Garhwal and Kumaon, there used to be war in its nearby areas since ancient times. Similarly, in the war of 1670 Baz Bahadur Chand invaded Badhangarhi in the Pindar valley and to commemorate his victory, he took away the idol of the Goddess Nanda Devi which was established in the Badhangarhi temple and enshrined that in a temple at the old fort of Almora.

Once he invaded both Badhangarh and Lohabagarh of Garhwal and also captured the fort of Junagarh. Thence brought Nandadevi along with all her attendants and installed her in Malla Mahal. Royal maid servants were deputed there for the service.[1]: 252 

Towards the end of 17th century, Chand Rajas again attacked the Garhwal kingdom, and in 1688 Udyot Chand erected several temples at Almora, including Tripur Sundari, Udyot Chandeshwer and Parbateshwer, to mark his victory over Garhwal and Doti. The Pabateshwar temple was renamed twice, to become the present Nanda Devi temple.[2]

In 1699 Gyan Chand badly plundered thc region of Badhan. In course of the loot he carried away from there the golden idol of Nandadcvi which was installed in the temple of Nandadevi.[1]: 268 

In 1766 Jagat Chand plundered the pcrrgntra of Lohaha and in 1767 the region of Badhan. When he during his plunder failed to find thc gold-idol of Nandadevi, he drew 200 gold mohars from his treasury; got prepared with it the idol of goddess Nanda, and installed it in a temple inside the Malla Mahal.[1]: 271 

G.W. Traill, then Commissioner of Kumaon, later shifted to the present site. There is a local tradition related to that incident. It is told that Traill was struck with snow-blindness on his visit to the northern part of the province when he was Assistant Commissioner of Kumaon. He was told that it was due to the curse of the Goddess which could only be cured by building a temple for her. He built the temple and was relieved from the curse of Goddess Nanda Devi.[3][4]The Pabateshwar temple was renamed twice, to become the present Nanda Devi temple.[2]

Kumaun. Nanda :-The worship of this name of Parvati is preformed both in Kumaun and Garhwal. A high top of Himachal bears the name of Nanda Devi. She is considered to be the form of Parvati or Gauri. It is said that the marriage of Shiva-Parvati was celebrated on Nandashtami. The temples of Nanda are in Almora, in Ranchulakot in Katyur, in Saneti (Nakuri) and in Magar, Malla Danpur. There are others also here and there. A story is also narrated that at the place where presently the courts are, there the temple was located inside the fort. Commissioner, Mr. Trail1 removed it and when he went to ascend (climb) the Nanda Devi mountain he lost his sight and when on coming back to Almora he built the temple of Nanda Devi he regained his sight. Sometimes the eye-sight is impaired by the snows but the people stated it to be the wrath of the goddess. The Chand kings also declare Nanda to be their aunt (sister of father).[1]: 622 

Almora - Nanda - Land grants of the time of Raja Udyot Chand. Fair from bright 7th to 9th nights of August & September. [1]: 648 


Pargana - Place - Name of Fair - Named afier - assemblage

Baramandal - Almora - Nandashtami - Nanda Devi - 7000[1]: 651 

Nanda Devi Fair

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Nandashtami- Beginning from the 8th day of the bright half of August-September to the 8th day of the dark half of September-October many devotees do the worship of Lakshmi and observe fast. The worship of Nanda Devi had been continuing in the court of the Chand kings traditionally with great pomp and show. This is one among the tribal festivals of Kumaun. Nanda is the Ran Chandi (Chandi of battle) of Kumaun. The elementary battle incantation here is "Jai to Nanda Devi", "Victory to Her". The sacrifice of the buffaloes and goats is made in Her worship. The worship in Almora is even now made with great splendour and a huge fair is held. The descendants of the Chands do this worship. She is reported to be the family deity of the kings of Kumaun. [1]: 659–660 

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Pande, Badri Datt (1993). History of Kumaun : English version of "Kumaun ka itihas". Almora, U.P., India: Shyam Prakashan. ISBN 81-85865-01-9.
  2. ^ a b Almora Temples Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine www.uttaranchal.org.
  3. ^ Hāṇḍā, Omacanda (2002). History of Uttaranchal. Indus Publishing. pp. 82, 128. ISBN 978-81-7387-134-4.
  4. ^ Upadhyay, Vineet (2006-09-12). "On a journey of faith, devotees trek to high altitude lake to fetch Brahmakamal for goddess Nanda Devi | Dehradun News". The Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
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