Narendranagar is a town and a

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in the

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Geography

Narendranagar is located at . It has an average elevation of 1,020 metres (3,349 feet).

Demographics

India

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, Narendranagar had a population of 4796. Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Narendranagar has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 74%. In Narendranagar, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

The present town of Narendranagar came into existence in 1919,History
''Narendranagar'' official website. when Maharaja Narendra Shah of

Tehri Garhwal Tehri Garhwal is a district in the hill state of Uttarakhand, India. Its administrative headquarters is at New Tehri. The district has a population of 618, 931 (2011 census), a 2.35% increase over the previous decade. It is the 7th ranked dist ...

moved his capital from

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to a more picturesque locale. The small town of Odathali nestled in the Shivalik foothills was chosen not only for its extraordinary scenic beauty, but also for its proximity to the plains below. On a clear day one can get aerial view of

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and Ganga flowing from mountains to Plains of Haridwar. Odathali is a place of historic and mythological significance. It has been known to be a seat of spirituality and meditation since ancient times. According to legend, the sage Uddhava is known to have performed severe penance at this spot. Also, Purasara, the founder of astrology, has been known to conduct various experiments on the movements of planets and stars. His observatory has now been converted into the local polytechnic. Maharaja Narendra Shah was an enlightened ruler, as you can see in the well-ordered civic buildings of the neat little royal township of Narendranagar. Some of the buildings like the hospital and the secretariat are still in use today. The bazaar buildings too are a century old. In the early 1900s, Narendra Nagar became a popular destination with the British Viceroys of the time. The Palace 'Annexe' was added to the original palace building in 1910 to house the Viceroy and his entourage who visited Narendra Nagar fairly often. Over the years, the regal corridors of the Palace has echoed with the footsteps of many distinguished guests - former

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and spiritual leaders like

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and

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as well as the last British

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, Lord Mountbatten of Burma. The last Maharaja, Manabendra Shah took over the reins of

in 1946, from Maharaja Narendra Shah, who abdicated in the favour of his son.History

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Official district website. The province was eventually merged with the state of

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shortly after India gained independence. 'The Narendranagar Palace', is now home to ' Ananda - In the Himalayas', a destination spa, that looks down into the

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from its majestic height of 3000 feet. Crowning a picturesque ridge of the mighty Himalayan ranges, the palace is a symbol of the grandeur and splendour of an era gone by. Original relief work still adorns the palace walls and two magnificent

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cannons flank the royal gateway.

References

External links

Narendranagar, Official website

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. {{Municipalities of Uttarakhand Cities and towns in Tehri Garhwal district Populated places established in 1919