Uttarakhand Renames Joshimath & Kosya Kutauli

On June 12th, 2024, Uttarkhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that, the Joshimath tehsil of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand will now be known by its ancient name 'Jyotirmath', while the Kosya Kutauli tehsil of Nainital district will now be called Shri Kainchi Dham.

Key Points

Jyotirmath, historically known from the 8th century as the place where Adi Guru Shankaracharya attained 'divine light,' will once again shine under its traditional name.
Shri Kainchi Dham, associated with Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj, sees a cultural acknowledgment, reflecting its spiritual significance.
The demand to restore the historical names had gained momentum 2023, when Chief Minister promising to address it.
The rename will be done on June 15^th on the foundation day of Kainchi Dham temple last year.