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Download Solution PDF'Chaumu Deity' is worshipped in Uttarakhand for
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is option 2.
Key Points
- In Uttarakhand’s folk traditions, Chaumu Devta is a local deity particularly revered by rural communities, especially in the Kumaon region. Hence, option 2 is correct.
- He is primarily worshipped for the protection of milch cattle (cows and buffaloes), which are vital for agrarian and pastoral livelihoods.
- The deity is believed to ward off diseases and evil spirits that may harm livestock.
- Devotees often hold pujas and fairs in honor of Chaumu Devta, especially in villages dependent on dairy and animal husbandry.
- The worship is part of broader animistic and nature-worship practices found in the Himalayas.
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