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Himachal the dev Bhumi as known to the ancients lies in the heart of the Western Himalayas. It is a land of fascination and mystery and its centuries old culture rightly commands deep interest and respect. In itself the region may seem insignificant thinly populated and located in one of the most interior regions of the Western Himalayas between the Indian Plains and Kashmir. Nevertheless in the hills and valleys it evolved an unique complex of art and culture ...
Himachal Pradesh is a land of fascination and mystery, and therefore, deserves a special attention. Its centuries-old culture rightly commands deep interest and respect. Himachal Pradesh has been a series of migrations that continued for centuries from the surrounding areas. Different cultures have fused into a new composite culture. There came Sakas, Hunas, Gujjars, Rajputs, high caste Hindus and many others. Each wave of migrants left behind deposits of race, ...
In the Puranas Himachal is mentioned as the Dev Bhumi. Now, it is known as the 'valley of Gods'. It is a land of thousands of temples scattered throughout its hills and valleys. Every village has its own devta and so a temple for him. The devta is their ishta, protector, guide and a friend in need. A temple is the abode of devta and hence, it is the tirtha for the people. It is not only a symbol of devta, but is also a centre of religious, social, cultural and ...