Category Archives: HimachalGK

Bhag Mal Sautha ॥ Freedom Fighter ॥ Himachal Pradesh ॥

By | April 27, 2020

Q. Where/When was/did Bhag Mal Sautha born?  Ans: Bhag Mal Sautha was born on 23rd September 1899, at village and Post Office Dhar Tehsil Jubbal, District Shimla. Q. What is the name of Bhag Mal Sautha’s father? Ans: His father’s name was Shri Misru Mal Sautha. Q. What was the education qualification of Bhag Mal… Read More »

Fairs, Festivals and Dances of District Lahaul-Spiti Himachal Pradesh

By | April 27, 2020

Ladarch Festival:  It is an annual fair held near the village of Kibbar. It is celebrated in the month of  July. Sissu fair: This fair is a common fair celebrated all over the Buddhist Himalaya. Phagli or Kun fair: This fair is celebrated in the month of August in Pattan valley at Trilokinath Temple. Like… Read More »

Economy of District Lahaul-Spiti Himachal Pradesh

By | April 27, 2020

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 District Lahaul-Spiti Himachal Pradesh

By | April 27, 2020

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 »

History of Tandi village Lahaul-Spiti

By | April 26, 2020

  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 »

Baba Kanshi Ram ॥ Pahari Gandhi ॥ Himachal Pradesh ॥

By | April 26, 2020

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 »

Sardar Shobha Singh ॥ Painter ॥ Kangra Bride

By | April 26, 2020

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 »

Norah Richards – The great grandmother of Punjab theatre

By | April 25, 2020

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 »