Baijnath Temple: The Abode Of Lord Shiva
byThe temple built in the panchyatana style with four smaller shrines at the corners has the statue of Nandi, at the foyer, facing Lord Shiva in absolute equanimity and devotion
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Hill History – Book Review
byA renowned historian of the Himalaya, Chetan Singh has impeccable credentials. The construct defines spaces and communities and subsequently moves to the idea of the state as it existed in the area that is today’s Himachal Pradesh.
Miniature paintings an identity of Kangra valley – DC
byDharmashala: “Effective steps will be taken to encourage Kangra painting and the youth would be encouraged to associate with it,” Rakesh Prajapati, district magistrate…
Andretta – Where Mountains And Men Meet
byWhen men and mountains meet, great events happen – jostling in the streets leads us nowhere. –…
Ivy – The Jinglings
byIn Ancient Greece wreaths of ivy were used to crown victorious athletes. In Ancient Rome it was believed that a wreath of ivy could prevent a person from becoming drunk, and such a wreath was worn by Bacchus, the god of intoxication, where the plant represents female divinity.
Hidden Costs Of Hydropower – Himdhara
byThe large hydropower projects of Parbati II, Karccham Wangtoo, Kashang and Bajoli Holi illustrate how landslides, drying up of springs, damages to houses, farms and forests have made difficult the lives and livelihoods of the people in the project area
Confessions Of A Bookworm
byHazaribagh in the early 1960s. I was ten when I first got to know Dr. Binoy Chatterjee: I don’t know how old he was,…
Cutting Through Snowfields, Rohtang Pass Finally Opens After Six Months
byManali: Daredevil high altitude road engineers of the army with the Border Roads Organization (BRO) after working for over two months have finally opened…
Safety Norms At Himalayan Hydro Projects, An Invitation For Disasters
byThis Lok Sabha elections both major national parties, the BJP and Congress in their manifestos speak of “Protecting the Himalayas”. However both parties and…
For A Cool Summer, No Better Place Than Manali
byManali is a summer favourite, with its orchard-framed villages, snow-dusted peaks and friendly residents. But once you have had grilled trout and strolled through…