Shimla: To charm ice skaters, capsule the Ice Skating Club, Shimla decided to ferry water to flood the oldest ice skating rink in the country and launch the sport season for the year for an …
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Chamba Rang Mahal – A Rare Treasure of Pahari Art
A former pleasure palace of Chamba Royal House, partially converted into a museum, the Rang Mahal was a treasure of Pahari Art, with the paintings and murals now removed adorning the galleries of the National …
Continue readingJudge Sahib ki Kothi, Pragpur – Legacy of the Heritage Village
The haveli in Paragpur, Himachal Pradesh, which was once known as ‘Judge Sahib ki Kothi’ is known as ‘The Judge’s Court’.
Continue readingPilgrim’s progress in the holy lands of Kangra valley
Prominent religious shrines dot the Kangra valley landscape and many pilgrims seeking a divine experience visit the monasteries, churches and temples that throng the region annually. Rooted in ‘tantric’ belief, the most famous temples of …
Continue readingHimalayan Yew – Historical Herb for Modern Cancer Treatment
The Himalayan Yew constitutes one of the many species of the yew tree that usually grows in the temperate zones all around the world. But it is very unfortunate that today yew has become an …
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