History Of Uttaranchal
The history of state Uttaranchal goes back to the early years of the 20th century when political and social awareness started among the people of this region to over come from poverty and backwardness after 1910.
In 1938 Pandit J.L.Nehru said that the people of this region need special rights to taketheir decision under special circumstances of this region.
After 1979 the human movement started when a new political party called "Uttaranchal Kranti Dal"came into existence but it took a new turn in the year 1994 when the than state chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav passed reservation quota bill for the minorities.The movement spread over in the whole Uttaranchal region with in a very short period time and every youth,old aged man ,woman and child took active part in it.
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Sites and temples in Champawat

Devidhura
Devidhura is famous for Bagwal Mela (fair)(stone fighting between two groups under religious customs) .Devidhura is a beautiful place and famous for Varashi temple.
The Bagwal Mila(fair) is held every year which is organised by the tample authorities on the Raksha Bandhan day.

Kranteshwar Mahadev
This temple dedicated to Kranteshwar Mahadev and it is situated on the top of a lofty hill. It is also called Kurmapad and Kandev.

Baleshwar Temple
Baleshwar is a cluster of temples which are dedicated to Baleshwar, Ratneshwar and Champawati Durga.
These temples are believed to be built by the early kings of the Chand dynasty beacuse the the intricate carvings still visible on the ceilings of these temples are an evidence of the Chand dynasty's ancient glory and artistic excellence.

Gwal Devta
Gwal Devta also also known as Goril or Goll, is considered to be the presiding deity of justicein this tample . It is believed that when approached, Gwal Devta dispenses justice to a helpless victim of injustice and cruelty.
Held in high esteem as a symbol of justice, a temple was constructed in his honour after his demise at Golchaurh in Champawat. The temples attracts innumerable pilgrims round the year.