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District-wise Traditional Dresses of Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:54:51 +0000

1. KINNAUR Men: Chhuba: Thick robe with wool lining. Pang Cap: Green velvet-bordered cap. Accessories: Kulhari, drat, bansuri tucked into waist rope. Women: Dohru: Wraparound woolen dress. Pattoo: Thick shawl with geometric motifs. Gachi: White cloth tied at waist. Jewelry: Heavy silver (chanki, khul-kanta). Footwear: Pullans made of grass and hemp (Zomba designs). Notes: Kinnauri… Read More »

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Bronze Art of Chamba

HP General Studies — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:26:19 +0000

One of the most interesting crafts of Himachal Pradesh is the art of metal craft Chamba was the foremost centre of metal casting the temples of Bharmour and Chamba are embellished with life. These bronze Metal crafts sculptures possessing high-quality workmanship. The tradition of bronze casting was introduced by the Kashmiri artisans, hence, apparent. Kashmiri… Read More »

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Kath Kuni Architecture of Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

HP General Studies — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 05:40:23 +0000

Kath-Kuni is an indigenous construction technique prevalent in the isolated hills of northern India, especially in the region of Himachal Pradesh. In Uttarakhand, a similar architectural style is known as Koti Banal (named after the village where during the 1991 Uttarkashi earthquake, the buildings made with traditional architecture largely remained unharmed). It is a traditional… Read More »

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Famous Buddhist Monasteries in Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:18:03 +0000

In the district of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur, there is a strong impact of Buddhism. That is why most of the Buddhist sculptures are found in the monasteries of Lahaul-Spiti. The architecture here is quite different, from what we understand by the hill architecture. The roofs here are flat, walls have marked inward slope and are… Read More »

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Pragpur – A Heritage village in District Kangra Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:58:36 +0000

Kangra district derives its name from Kangra town which was called Nagarkot in the ancient times Kangra proper originally was a part of the ancient Trigartha (Jullundur) which comprises of the area lying between the river “Shatadroo” (probably Sutlej) and Ravi. A tract of land to the east of Sutlej which probably is the area… Read More »

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Major characteristics of the district Hamirpur, contribution in the form of any historical figure associated with the district

HP General Studies — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:35:33 +0000

People: The district has a overwhelming Hindu population. However, a small fraction of Muslims, Sikhs, Jains and Christians also live in the district. Of the majority of Hindus, Rajputs and Brahmins population is predominant. Caste/community-wise dispersion of the population in the entire district is almost even. There are no exclusive pockets of this or that… Read More »

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History of Kullu Dussehra – Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:11:30 +0000

Dussehra is celebrated in most parts of the country on Vijaya Dashmi to commemorate the victory of Rama over the demon king Ravana. The highlight of this fair is the victory of good over evil. Kullu Dussehra is, however, different in certain ways from the Dussehra celebrations in the other parts of the country. It… Read More »

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Cave Temple of Hadimba – Manali, Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 07:28:30 +0000

Traditionally a Hidimbi Devi Temple, generally called and famous as Hadimba Temple, is located in Manali, an internationally famous hill station of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh in north India. It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, sister of the demon named Hidimb known character in the Indian epic of Mahabharata. The… Read More »

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“Goddess Shoolini” Temple at Solan – Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 09:55:42 +0000

Solan a very beautiful and mesmerizing town of Solan district derived its name from the Goddess Shoolini. The principle Goddess of this region is considered as the incarnation of Goddess Durga. Similarly, the district of Solan named after the Solan town. Solan is also known as “The Mushroom City of India” because of the high… Read More »

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What is Polyandry? – Himachal Pradesh General Studies

HP General Studies — Sat, 23 May 2020 07:10:13 +0000

Polyandry is the phenomenon in which a female cohabits in the company of two or more males. In other words, polyandry custom was that in which two or more persons had a single wife. This social custom was widely practised in Keonthal, Bushahr, Jubbal, the trans-Giri tract of Sirmaur among the Shimla Hill States, and… Read More »

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