Stones and debris seen for the first time
This news is disappointing for nature lovers. Climate change has also affected the health of Roopkund, situated at an altitude of 16 and a half thousand feet in the Himalayas. This lake of faith, history and archaeological mysteries has completely dried up these days.(Stones and debris seen for the first time)
Some are linking it to faith while others are calling it the effect of global warming. Roopkund is a snow lake located in Chamoli district. This place is completely deserted. According to beliefs, once upon a time Mother Nanda (Gaura) had seen her form in this beautiful lake of the Himalayas. (
Stones and debris seen for the first time)
That is why it got the name Roopkund. This is the main center of Rajjat, the main festival of folk faith in Uttarakhand. Roopkund is a major stop of the famous Nanda Rajjat Yatra held every twelve years. Special pujas and religious rituals are performed here during the yatra. This news is disappointing for nature lovers. Climate change has also affected the health of Roopkund, situated at an altitude of 16 and a half thousand feet in the Himalayas. This lake of faith, history and archaeological mysteries has completely dried up these days.(Stones and debris seen for the first time)
Divisional Forest Officer of Badrinath Forest Division, Sarvesh Kumar Dubey has confirmed the drying up of Roopkund. Said that due to excessive rainfall this year, massive landslides have occurred in the upper two areas of Roopkund. Due to this, soil and debris has filled Roopkund. This has been happening continuously for the last few years. This news is disappointing for nature lovers. Climate change has also affected the health of Roopkund, situated at an altitude of 16 and a half thousand feet in the Himalayas. This lake of faith, history and archaeological mysteries has completely dried up these days. That is why it got the name Roopkund. This is the main center of Rajjat, the main festival of folk faith in Uttarakhand. Roopkund is a major stop of the famous Nanda Rajjat Yatra held every twelve years. Special pujas and religious rituals are performed here during the yatra. This news is disappointing for nature lovers. Climate change has also affected the health of Roopkund, situated at an altitude of 16 and a half thousand feet in the Himalayas. This lake of faith, history and archaeological mysteries has completely dried up these days.(Stones and debris seen for the first time)