Category Archives: HimachalGK

Amrita Sher-Gill ॥ Hungarian-Indian Painter ॥ Shimla॥ Himachal Pradesh

By | May 2, 2020

Q. Where/When did Amrita Sher-Gill born? Ans: Amrita Sher-Gill was born on Sunday, 30 January 1913 at about 11.30 in the morning, in Budapest, Hungary. Q. About the Parents of Amrita Sher-Gill and their historical background?  Ans: Amrita Sher-Gil’s mother Marie Antoinette came from a well to do family. Amrita’s father, Umra Singh Majithia, a… Read More »

Nicholas Roerich ॥ Russian Painter ॥ Kullu ॥ Himachal Pradesh

By | April 30, 2020

Q. Where/When did Nicholas Roerich born? Ans: Nicholas Roerich was born in St. Petersburg in Russia on 9th October 1874 but stayed in India. Q. What were the education qualifications of Nicholas Roerich?  Ans: Nicholas Roerich studied art, history and philosophy, law, and archaeology. He simultaneously got admission to the “Academy of Art in St.… Read More »

Shri Surat Singh Vaid ॥ Freedom Fighter ॥ Pajotha Satyagraha ॥ Sirmaur ॥ Himachal Pradesh

By | April 29, 2020

Q. Where/When did Shri Surat Singh Vaid born? Ans: Shri Surat Singh Vaid was born on 22nd October 1918, at village Habban, district Sirmaur. Q. What were the education qualifications of Shri Surat Singh Vaid?  Ans: Shri Surat Singh Vaid was an ‘Ayurvedacharya. Q. What was the name of Shri Surat Singh Vaid’s father? Ans:… Read More »

Shri Padam Dev ॥ Kaviraj ॥ Freedom Fighter ॥ Himachal Pradesh

By | April 28, 2020

Q. When/Where did Shri Padam Dev born? Ans: Shri Padam Dev was born on 26th January 1901, at village Bhamnol, Tehsil Rohru, District Shimla. Q. What was the name of Shri Padam Dev’s father? Ans: Shri Padam Dev’s father’s name was Shri Bali Ram. Q. What was the education qualifications of Shri Padam Dev?  Ans:… Read More »

Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh ॥ Tagma-e-Shatrunash ॥ Himachal Pradesh ॥

By | April 28, 2020

Q. Where/When did Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh born? Ans: Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh was born on 20th October 1912 at village Chadiyar near Jaisinghpur, district Kangra. Q. What was the education qualification of Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh?  Ans: Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh was educated upto Matric. Q. Role of Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh in National… Read More »

Shri Satya Prakash Bakshi ‘Baggi’ ॥ Freedom Fighter॥ Himachal Pradesh॥

By | April 27, 2020

Q. When did Shri Satya Prakash Bakshi born? Ans: He was born on 26th June 1914. He was from District Una. Q. What is the name of Shri Satya Prakash Bakshi’s father? Ans: His father’s name was Shri Lakshman Dass. Q. What was the education qualification of Shri Satya Prakash Bakshi?  Ans: Shri Satya Prakash Bakshi educated… Read More »

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 »