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Question

Hindu religious pilgrimage place named ‘Purnagiri’ is situated in which of the following districts of Uttarakhand ?

  1. Almora
  2. Pithoragarh
  3. Champawat
  4. Rudraprayag

Answer:

Option C: Champawat

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Champawat”.

Purnagiri, a revered Hindu pilgrimage site, is located near Tanakpur in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand, India. Situated at an elevation of approximately 3,000 meters above sea level, the Purnagiri Temple is dedicated to Goddess Purnagiri, an embodiment of Goddess Durga.