It is sad to know how the HP government failed to recognise the contribution of this wonderful women when it mattered the most. The words engraved on her grace at Woodlands Retreat (her house) – “Rest Weary Heart – Thy work is Done” – speak volumes about the kind of contribution she might have made [...]
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060224/himachal.htm#7 Vishal Gulati Tribune News Service Chandigarh, February 23 Following the publication of a report on the plight of Kinkri Devi, who waged a long-drawn battle against the limestone quarrying mafia in a remote village of Himachal Pradesh, help has started pouring in for her. A US-based organisation has announced to help her after The [...]
Kinkri Devi holds the photo in which the Jhansi Ki Rani Lakshmi Bai Stree Shakti Puraskar – 1999 was conferred on her by the then Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in 2001. — Photo by Vishal Gulati http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060223/himachal.htm#4
I found this nice article about Bharmour on gonomad.com.
Gaddans Images by Dr B C Khanna http://www.123himachal.com/himachal/gaddis.htm A nice article on 123Himachal about Gaddis. Pease do read…
Temple of Naggar. From “Kulu” series. 1929 A lot is going on in Kullu valley, most of it for the new world as negative publicity due to the declining of setting up of ski village there. But Kullu valley has a lot of history, its the most beautiful valley in Himachal with breath taking views [...]
I found these beautiful snaps on Mountain Club of South Africa website. They did trekking in Spiti in 2000, please pay a visit for more snaps: mcsa.org.za
The best part is that Hiral Lal from Manali is taking part in Alpine Skiing, Men’s Giant Slalom Cross-Country Skiing. Neha Ahuja is in Alpine Skiing, Ladies’ Giant Slalom. Bahadur Gupta is in Cross-Country Skiing, Men’s Sprint. Shiva Keshavan is in Luge, Men’s Singles Competition.Check all of them at:TORINO 2006 Here is small definition of [...]
Dusshera is a unique fair held every year in October. It is a beautiful amalgam of history, rich culture and customs. Unlike other regions of India here effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbhakarana are not burnt. This is how victory of good over evil is depicted. Kullu Dusshera starts usually on the day it ends [...]
This is some rare though incomplete information about folk music in Himachal listed at WebIndia. Also check out some Himachali music audio files at Beat of India. The Himachal folk music is the greatest solace to the poor people living in the remote areas. The Junju Sukrat Bhunkh and Roopshu songs of the Chamba valley, [...]
Prashar lake in Jan. 2006.
Recently while browsing Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts website I came accross an exhibition “Valley of gods” by Virendra Bangroo and Krzysztof Stronski. This link provides a detailed information about the local village Gods as well as few snaps. You can order fine prints also from here. Small excerpt form the site: Kullu [...]
