Potato and other vegetables were first introduced by Moravian missionaries at Keylong in 1857. The Moravian mission was German in origin but became international in character and the funds exclusively came from England. Some of the missionaries had indeed done a valuable historical, archaeological and linguistic works in the district. Dr. A.D.H. Francke deserves a… Read More »
Marriage Types in Lahaul There are mainly three types of marriages prevalent in Lahaul. ‘Tebagston or Mothe biah’ that is an arranged marriage. ‘Kowanchi Biah’ that is arranged but performed very briefly. ‘Kunmaibagstan or Kuchi Biah’ that is a marriage by elopement. Marriage Type in Spiti There are mainly two types of marriages. Arranged marriage… Read More »
The Tandi village has sacred importance to the people of Lahaul, as Haridwar to Hindus of the world. The village is situated above the confluence of the rivers Chandra and Bhaga in the Pattan valley some 7 km away from Keylong. Revenue and settlement records reveal that Tandi was founded by Raja Rana Chand… Read More »
Q. Where/When was/did Baba Kanshi Ram born? Ans: Baba Kanshi Ram was born on 11th July 1882 in village Gurnwad, Dehra Gopipur, Dada Siba. Q. What is the name of Baba Kanshi Ram’s father? Ans: His father’s name was Shri Lakhnu Ram. Q. Who influenced Baba Kanshi Ram to join the Indian National movement? Ans: In… Read More »
Q. Where/When did Sardar Sobha Singh born? Ans: Sardar Sobha Singh was born on 29 November 1901 at Shri Har Govindpur in the district of Gurdaspur (Punjab). Q. About the parents of Sardar Sobha Singh? Ans: He had no happy childhood. His mother ‘Achhran Devi’ died when he was barely five. His father S. Dewa… Read More »
Q. When/Where did Norah Richards born? Ans: Norah Richards was born on 26 October 1876 in Ireland. Q. How did Norah Richards come to India? Ans: Norah Richards came to India with her husband Mr. Philip Richards in 1911 A.D. He was a professor of English at the Dayal Singh College of Lahore. During her stay… Read More »
Q. Who was Shri Lal Chand Prarthi? Ans: Shri Lal Chand Prarthi was a leading figure in the politics of Kullu. He was born in March 1916, in a respectable Brahmin family of Naggar, the old capital of Kullu. Q. What was the education of Shri Lal Chand Prarthi? Ans: Shri Lal Chand Prarthi had his schooling… Read More »
Q. Who was Chanderdhar Sharma Guleri? Ans: Chanderdhar Sharma Guleri was a renowned writer, critic, poet and linguistic, born in the family of Pt. Shiv Kumar of Guler (Kangra district) on 7th July 1883 in Jaipur. Q. Who was the father of Chanderdhar Sharma Guleri? Ans: His father was the family priest of Jaipur Raja and Principal… Read More »