1.SIL OR JUKAROO It is observed in Magh or Phagun after the Shiva Ratri as a day of rejoicing to mark the advent of spring. 2.MINJAR –Minjar means Maize flowers. -It is a state fair. –Celebrated in chamba at a Read more
Funeral Customs- Funeral custom is in Himachal Pradesh is no way different than performed in northern India -Somehow the customs associated with death are quite strange and interesting in H.P. Customs in Himachal are- As death approaches the sick man’s Read more
Marriage is an important ceremony in Himachal Pradesh. The parents and elders begin to look around for suitable matches. “Roovary/ Dhamu/ Mazomi /Rivara” -Some time a middle man i used as a match maker, known variously as “Roovary”, Read more
The distinct architectural style of temple construction in different parts was a result of geographical, climatic, ethnic, racial, historical and linguistic diversities in India and same was the result of Different temple architecture in Himachal pradesh. SHIKHAR STYLE -They Read more
NIKKA – It is during the reign of king Raj singh of Chamba (1765-94) a contemporary of Sansar chand an artist called Nikka depicted high mark in chamba style. Some other painters of Chamba Mangu,Banawari, Ghali,Mukund, Gunjaru PANDIT Read more
PAHARI SCHOOLS OF PAINTING Most of the schools of Pahari painting developed and flourished from about 17th to 19th centuries in the present state of Himachal Pradesh. MUGHAL INFLUENCE – -The Pahari rulers were tributary to the Mughals and they Read more
DANCES OF SIRMAUR: The Jhoori, Rasa Dance, Nari, Draudi, Padua are dances of Sirmaur. 1.RASA– In the Rasa dance, the dancers step back and forth and sit and leap up alternatively as they dance. This dance form is symbolic of Read more
Himachal pradesh is known for its cultural Diversity & in this article we will discuss about Different Dances and Dramas Of Himachal Pradesh DANCES OF KINNAUR DISTRICT 1.Mala or Garland Dance The Mala dance is one of the most popular Read more
1.Jalori Pass Jalori Pass is a high mountain pass connecting Banjar with Anni in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh 2.Baralacha La – It is known the “pass with cross roads on summit”and the roads from Zanskar, Ladakh, Spiti and Lahaul Read more
Springs A spring is a natural flow of ground water.A spring is the result of an aquifer being filled to the point that the water overflows onto the land surface Himachal Pradesh has several springs that are ideal for naturally Read more
