Silent sentinel of a bygone age, price the Sun Temple at Nirath is a magnificent monument. In a mountain land where most temples have been built in reverence of valley gods and goddesses, generic this …
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Shaktipeeth Kangra – A pilgrimage to historic Brijeshwari Devi temple
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In contrast to the Dharamshala and McLeodganj, treat which are Buddhist centers, for sale the beautiful countryside of Kangra shadowed by the sublime Dhauladhar ranges is a bustling Hindu pilgrimage town. The temple of Brijeshwari …
Continue readingMore than panoramic views from Churdhar, Haripudhar
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Shivalik Hills are the gateway to the higher Himalayas of Kinnaur and Lahaul & Spiti. This range, youngest of the Himalayan ranges, stretches all the way from Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh. Shivalik translates to “the …
Continue readingFeasting the Gods, Sainj Valley Fairs – Kullu
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In the sacred lands of Kullu Valley hundreds of sages have meditated and philosophized about the course of life. They spent a significant time in the secluded grooves of the nearby valleys, site which have …
Continue readingWhen the Devta comes to pay you a visit – Mool Mahunag Annual fair, Karsog
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I have just returned from a visit to Karsog. And I can safely say that the memories of this trip will stay with me forever. 17th July is the date for the annual fair for …
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