What is a Glacier? A Glacier is a body of ice that originates on land by the recrystallization of snow under definite condition. The conditions are as follows: It needs a distinct area where more snow or ice usually accumulates than what melts called accumulation zone. Needs a distinct area where more snow or ice… Read More »
Akbar sent his very able finance minister Todar Mal to build imperial demesne in Kangra and adjoining areas of Chamba. In this process, Chamba lost Rihlu, Chari, and Gharoh areas. Raja Pratap Singh Verman was the contemporary of Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was loyal to the Mughals. When Raja Surajmal of Nurpur took refugee in… Read More »
Sikhs: Guru Nanak visited Kangra, Jawalamukhi, Kullu, Sirmaur, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti. Fifth Sikh Guru Arjun Dev sent Bhai Kaliana to hill states to collect charity for the construction of Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple). Sixth Sikh Guru Hargovind Singh started the construction of Kiratpur on the land given gifted to him by the Raja of Kehlur… Read More »
Irrigation Projects in Himachal Pradesh: Almost 18% of the total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh comes under irrigation and rest 82% is still dependent on rainfall. There are as many as six ongoing irrigation projects being carried out by the government of Himachal Pradesh. They are as follows: Major Irrigation Projects: 1. Shah Nehar Irrigation… Read More »
Fairs and Festivals of Himachal Pradesh: Himachal Pradesh is known for its rich cultural diversity. There are as many as seven international fairs/festivals celebrated in the state. These fairs/festivals are of historical, cultural and economic importance as they play a vital role in the life of local people. Here we have compiled some important information… Read More »
Himachali or Pahari folk dances are simple dances, and are performed to express joy and happiness among themselves. Folk dances are performed for every possible occasion, to celebrate the arrival of seasons, weddings, festivals, fairs and birth of a child. Men and women perform some dances exclusively, while in some performances men and women dance… Read More »
Turks and the Kangra Hills: Mahmud Ghaznavi had invaded India 17 times. Anandpal a Shahi king of Trans Himalayas formed a confederacy of Himalayan rulers against Mahmud Ghaznavi. Anandpal had bad luck when his elephant ran away from the battlefield causing chaos in his army which resulted in his defeat against Mahmud Ghaznavi. Mahmud Ghaznavi… Read More »
Some of the greatest rivers of India originate from Himachal Pradesh. To name a few, River Ravi, Beas, and Chandra Bhaga originate from the Himalayan highlands of Himachal Pradesh form a river system of Himachal Pradesh.