Netwar

Netwar is a village located in the Tons Valley of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is known for its ancient wooden temples dedicated to Karna and Pokhu Devta. The village sits at the confluence of the Rupin and Supin rivers, which form the Tons River. Netwar is part of the Mahabharata Circuit and offers visitors a glimpse into unique local traditions where figures from the epic are worshipped.

Visitors can expect to see traditional wooden temples surrounded by deodar, chir, and pine forests. The village is situated near the confluence of the Rupin and Supin rivers. Visitors can explore the Karna temple and Pokhu Devta temple, experience local culture, and enjoy the serene mountain environment. The area serves as a base for trekking and river activities in the Tons Valley.

Netwar is part of the Mahabharata Circuit. The village has ancient temples dedicated to Karna, the firstborn of Kunti and elder brother of the Pandavas. According to legend, Karna was abandoned by Kunti and later joined the Kauravas. The region maintains unique traditions of worshipping characters from the Mahabharata epic.

The village is culturally significant for its worship of Karna and Pokhu Devta, who is considered the god of justice by locals. The wooden temples represent traditional Himalayan architecture. Netwar showcases the cultural diversity of the border region between Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.