Centre Approves Renaming of Joshimath and Kosiyakutoli in Uttarakhand
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Renaming of Joshimath and Kosiyakutoli in Uttarakhand |
| Decision Authority | Centre approved Uttarakhand government's proposal |
| New Names | Joshimath → Jyotirmath; Kosiyakutoli → Pargana Shri Kainchi Dham tehsil |
| Location | Joshimath in Chamoli district; Kosiyakutoli in Nainital district |
| Reasons for Renaming | Enhance religious and cultural significance |
| Joshimath Background | Ancient name: Jyotirmath; recent name: Joshimath (likely evolved organically) |
| Jyotirmath Significance | One of the four mathas established by Adi Shankaracharya; promotes Advaita Vedanta |
| Joshimath Recent Issue | Massive cracks due to land subsidence in 2023 |
| Kosiyakutoli Significance | Known for Neem Karoli Baba's Kainchi Dham Ashram, a major pilgrimage site |
| Kosi River Context | Kosi River flows through Nainital district; "Kutoli" means village/settlement |
| Announcement | Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the change in 2023 |