Dehradun : For decades, Uttarakhand was largely associated with its sacred pilgrimages, Himalayan landscapes and quiet hill towns. From the shrines of Kedarnath Temple and Badrinath Temple to its dense forests and small marketplaces, the State’s identity revolved around spirituality and ecology rather than communal discord. In recent years, however, parts of Uttarakhand have witnessed recurring episodes of communal tension. Protests over interfaith relationships, disputes lin