Culture
IIT Mandi steps forward to preserve the Himalayan culture
Mandi: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi is not only dedicated to develop Himalayan region by developing advanced technology according to the need of...
Sukh Dass: An Endowed Artist of Majestic Himalayas
Breath taking sceneries of Himalayas have always been an inspiration for artists to paint their feelings about the exquisiteness they are encapsulated with. Sukh...
Gochi: A festival of Son, celebrated in Keylong
Surely the Gods live here. This is no place for men. Rudyard Kipling once remarked about Lahul. Indeed this last wonderful and inhabitable area...
Thoda Sport – martial arts with wooden bows and arrows
Thoda is a martial art form of Himachal Pradesh which originated from Kullu region and has its roots dating back to the period of...
Prof. Mahua Mukherjee performs Gaudiya Nritya at Bahra University
Waknaghat: Renowned classical dancer Prof. Mahua Mukherjee performed a Bengali classical dance Gaudiya Nritya at Bahra University on Thursday. Cultural Committee of Bahra University...
Himachali painter Vijay Sharma selected for Padam Shri
Vijay Sharma, a Himachal Pradesh artist known for his Kangra miniature paintings, was named for the prestigious Padma Shri award. Padma Shri award is...
Himachali Topi gets a new lease of life with their vibrant...
If in Himachal Pradesh, then one thing that cannot be given a miss is the Himachali Topi (cap). These woollen caps, which are quite...
Kangra Fort depicts ancient glory and symbol of power in hill...
Situated atop the flat mountain range, the majestic Kangra Fort is the largest fort in the Himalayas and probably the oldest dated fort in...
Kullu’s Kahika fair, where deity gives life to dead
Himachal’s varied culture and geographical difference make it different from rest of the word. Its culture is unique and tradition has remained largely untouched...
Remote Himachal gears up for Bhudi Diwali – a less known...
The most popular festival of India, Diwali, was already celebrated on October 19 this year. The modern Diwali is mostly about crackers, wax candles,...
Dignity of deities and Himachali culture to be maintained at any...
Playing with the faith in the name of Dev Sanskriti’, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh ordered to take action against those who were seen...
Masroor temple to be exposed to the outside world
State Government would consider organising conducted tour of school children to Masroor Temple and Pong Dam to acquaint them with the rich heritage State...
