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Kangra Fort
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historic fort of Kangra was built by King Bhuma Chand.
This fort was the centre of attraction for the rulers of
northern India. Kangra fort is located on the bank
of the river Banganga with fabulous temples and artwork
in entire premises. The fort got monumental loss due to
severe earthquake in 1905 AD. Presently the
archeological survey of India is maintaining its entire
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Brijweshri Temple :
Kangra town has the famous
temple dedicated to Brajeshwari Devi. This temple is
dedicated to goddess Brajeshwari, the in the Hindu
mythology. It is the occult power house for other
deities from near and far of Himachal. Due to
its legendary wealth, this temple was subject to
successive attacks by invaders from the North. Mohammed
Ghazni is known to have departed with a king's ransom in
gold, silver and jewels in 1009. Destroyed completely in
1905 by an earthquake,
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Chamunda Temple
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It is 15
km. from Kangra town. Situated on the right bank of the
'Baner' stream with the Dhauladhar as a backdrop, this
has an idol of goddess Chamunda, who, it is said to have
powerful energy to fulfill wishes of people who practice
rituals and worship as offerings to goddess. On the back
of the temple is a cave niche where a stone 'Lingam'
under a boulder represents Nandi Keshwar ( Shiva ). |
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Chinmaya
Tapovan :
10 km.
from Dharamshala & Situated on a beautiful wide open
hill at the foothills of Dhauladhar mountain ranges is
the recently established 'Ashram' complex by Swami
Chinmayananda, who was a great spiritual master &
proponent of the holy Gita. It is remarkable place
to visit with best of garden, a library and book shop
for spiritual seekers. |
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Palampur Tea Gardens : Palampur is a
wonderful place in the Kangra alley. known
for its fresh tea gardens and pine forests
Palampur enjoys a healthy climate and the
pine scented air is said to have curative
properties. On educational front an
Agricultural University is already
functioning and some small tea factories
are also coming up.
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Tibetan Buddhist Temple :
The Mc Leodganj town is home to exiled
Tibetans and their spiritual master His Holiness Dalai
Lama. Many seekers as well as tourists from world over
visit Mc Leodganj to see this beautiful temple of
Buddhist tradition.
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Baijnath :
The Historical Shiva temple is one of the archeological
as well as religious symbol of this town. This
temple is indeed one of the most remarkable
monuments of the Kangra valley & Himachal Pradesh. There
is fine sculpture work to be associated with Ravana, who
worshipped Shiva at this spot and gained immortality.
Baijnath is one of the 'Twelve 'Jyotirlingams' &
Shivratri fair is celebrated with much fervor.
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