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Devidhura, which is at a distance of 58 km from Lohaghat , is the point where the three districts of Almora, Pithoragarh and Nainital meet. In 1858 A.D, archaeologist Henwood had discovered the ruins of a megalithic culture near Devidhura.A very
unusal fair , which attracts people from Kumaon, Nepal and other places , is held in the temple of Barahi devi every year on the Raksha Bandhan day. During this fair , known as Bagwal, two groups of dancing and Singing people throw stones at each other , and they try to protect themselves with the help of large shields. The Bagwal, which was once very common in Kumaon is now held at Devedhura only.Jim
Corbett's story "Temple Tiger "is associated with Devidhura.From Devidhura one can reach Almora via Shahar Pathak and Nainital via Ramgarh or Padampuri.
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