Tag: Bhattowala

RISHIKESH: A unique tradition, reflective of communal harmony in the villages of Bhattowala and Ghumaniwala in Rishikesh, is rapidly getting eroded as 'mazars' (tomb shrines) with Islamic symbolism, built in the homes of villagers - mostly upper-caste Hindus - are now being demolished by the families themselves.The development has occurred in the backdrop of the ongoing anti-encroachment drive initiated by the Uttarakhand government.The drive aims to reclaim state-owned land by removing encroachments, including religious structures.A spot visit by a TOI team to the area found that most of...