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There are many places in Kinnaur district which can be historically and archeologically considered significant mentioned ahead. Morang and Labrang forts: These historical forts are believed to have been constructed by Pandavas during exile. Kamru Fort: The fort of Kamru has its importance as the Raja of the erstwhile state of Bushahr used to take… Read More »
The People: The Kinnauras have been mentioned in ancient literature and mythology. R.C. Das wrote about the people that “the Kinnaras, an ancient non-Aryan tribe ( Himalayan), frequently mentioned along with Gandharbas, Yakshas, Kiratas and others have been considered as a class of Gandharbas in the Mahabharta”. While in a recent detailed account of the… Read More »
The district is endowed with economic resources viz agricultural land growing of cereals, pulses, off season vegetables etc. enriched forest products, various types of roofing slate, salt and ore mines and perennial rivers and streams for generating powers. The Irrigation projects have also been set up for ample supply of water to the fields. The… Read More »
The People: The main population consists of Hindu followed by Buddhist and fraction of Sikh and Christian religions. The predominant class consists of Rajputs, Brahmins and then Scheduled Castes. Though no record of above-mentioned castes settlement is available, however, brief evidence are available in the Epic of Mahabharata about the existence of Kulindas, Khashas and… Read More »
Various fairs and festivals are traditional means of amusement and recreation for the people. It is rather a cultural heritage of the people. Various types of fairs and festivals are celebrated almost around the year are given below: Lohri (Makar Sakranti): It falls on 13th and 14th January. This is observed by igniting fires, distributing… Read More »
Places of religious interest Markanda: It is situated at a distance of 19 kms. from Bilaspur. It is believed that this place and Vyas Guffa at Bilaspur were once linked by an underground passage and Maharishi Vyas and Maharishi Markandey could contact each other through this passage. At present there is no trace of this… Read More »
Bilaspur district is endowed with two economic resources viz. agricultural land and fishery. The district is a well-known center of pilgrimage. Naina Devi Ji is the famous pilgrimage centre. Fair and festivals are interwoven in the daily lives of the people of this district. Bhakra Dam, the highest straight gravity dam in the world is… Read More »