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Himachal Pradesh

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Amla kumari
·Dec 10, 2021·

4 min read

History

Himachal Pradesh is a northern Indian state in the Himalayas.Himachal Pradesh was established in 1948 as a Chief Commissioner's Province within the Union of India. ... Himachal Pradesh became a Union Territory on 1 November 1956. On 18 December 1970 the State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by Parliament and the new state came into being on 25 January 1971.

Himachal Pradesh has two capital cities; Dharamshala and Shimla. In 2017, chief minister Virbhadra Singh announced that Dharamshala will be the second.The state of Himachal Pradesh is divided into 12 districts .Bilaspur, Chamba,Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur,Kullu,Lahaul & Spiti, Mandi,Shimla,Sirmaur, Solan, Una.

Tourisom

Himachal Pradesh is very famous because of tourisom.Tourism in Himachal Pradesh relates to tourism in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This is popularly renowned for its Himalayan landscapes and popular hill-stations. Many outdoor activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, ice-skating, trekking, rafting, and heli-skiing are popular tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh.

Until the British reign, tourism in Himachal Pradesh was very limited to a few places around the hills and some spiritual destinations. The British developed hill stations during their reign one of them being Shimla which they called The Summer Capital of India. After the British rule, tourism in Himachal Pradesh was on the rise with the highest number of tourists in the mid 1980s and 1990s.

Shimla, the state capital, is popular among tourists. The Kalka-Shimla Railway is a mountain railway which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[3] Shimla is also a famous skiing attraction in India. Other popular hill stations include Manali, Kinnuar, Kasol, Parvati Valley, Chamba, Kullu, Kinnar Kailesh, and Kasauli.

Dharamshala, home of the Dalai Lama, is known for its Tibetan monasteries and Buddhist temples. Many trekking expeditions also begin here.

The Ridge is a large road in Shimla which is the centre of most cultural activities of Shimla. Annadale is also a major tourist spot in Shimla with an Army Heritage Museum, a Golf Course, helipad and lush green nature.

Baijnath is also very famous place in Himachal .The main attraction of Baijnath is an ancient, Baijnath Temple, a temple of Lord Shiva. Neighbouring towns are Palampur,Paprola, Kangra and Joginder Nagar in Mandi district. According to the legend, it is believed that during the Treta Yuga, Ravana in order to have invincible powers worshiped Lord Shiva in the Kailash. In the same process, to please the almighty he offered his ten heads in the havan kund. Influenced by this extra ordinary deed of the Ravana, the Lord Shiva not only restored his heads but also bestowed him with powers of invincibility and immortality.

Culture

Retaining their age-old customs and traditions, the people of Himachal Pradesh are proud of their rich cultural heritage. But at the same time they have embraced new influences keeping in pace with the changing times. Their passion for life clearly reflects in their colourful dresses and amazing celebrations. Reflecting unity in diversity, Himachal Pradesh is a land where different religions are followed and different languages are spoken. The beauty of the culture of Himachal Pradesh lies in its simplicity. The most commonly spoken languages in Himachal Pradesh are Hindi, Punjabi, Pahari, Dogri, Kangri and Kinnauri. A majority of the people of the state are Hindus. Other inhabitants include Buddhists. There are several Hindu communities in the state such as Brahmins, Rajputs, Kannets, Rathis and Kolis. Some of the tribes inhabiting the state are Gaddis, Kinnars, Gujjars, Pangawals and Lahaulis. Although rearing of goats, sheep and other cattle is an important occupation of the people of?Himachal Pradesh, most of the population is dependent on agriculture for survival.

The Fairs and Festivals of Himachal Pradesh have their own unique charm. Showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Himachal Pradesh, the fairs and festivals of the state are worth participating. During the festive season, the people of Himachal Pradesh wear colourful dresses and adorn themselves with elegant jewellery. This is also the time when the people make a variety of mouth-watering traditional dishes. Dance and music are also a part of the celebrations. Some of the fairs and festivals celebrated in Himachal Pradesh are the Kullu Dussehra, Shivratri Fair(Mandi), Shoolini Mela(Solan), Minjar Fair(Chamba), Mani Mahesh Chhari Yatra(Chamba), Renuka Fair(Sirmaur), Vrajeshwari Fair(Kangra), Cattle Fair, Chhat Festival and Navratri festival.

If we open the handicraft basket of Himachal Pradesh, a variety of colourful and beautiful handicrafts will spring out. The Pashmina shawl is one handicraft of the state, which is renowned the world over for its fine quality. Other handicrafts are jewellery, carpets, leather goods, paintings, metal ware and wood work.

Food

Information on Himachal Pradesh culture is incomplete without the mention of its delicious cuisine. The day to day food of Himachalis usually consists of pulses, rice, vegetables, chapati and chutney but at the same time their menu is also tilted towards non-vegetarian dishes. Some of the specialities of Himachal Pradesh are Pateer, Chouck, Bhagjery and chutney Til. Nasasta, a sweetmeat dish is also famous. Madra. Chana Madra (Source) ,Dhaam. Dham (Source) ,Tudkiya Bhath, Siddu., Babru.kangri daham is very fanous in kangra.patrodey also.