Himachal Pradesh, a northern region state located in the lap of the Western Himalayas, is home to numerous snow-clad mountains, lush green valleys, thick forests, terraced fields, numerous rivers, rivulets, and lakes. Himachal Pradesh is well-known as the ‘Dev Bhoomi’ (Land of Gods and Goddesses). The name Himachal is derived from ‘HIM” and ‘achal’ meaning ‘mountain of snow.' Himachal...

Baba Balak Nath or Sidh Baba Balak Nath is a prominent Hindu divinity destination known as Diyotsiddha. This shrine attracts an extensive following not only from Himachal Pradesh but also from Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir and other Northern states in India visit Sidh Sri Baba Balak Nath temple in Deotsidh Rd, Shahtalai, Hamirpur. Baba Balak Nath Temple -...

Himachal Pradesh is a state known for its stunning natural beauty, rolling hills, and pristine forests. The hill stations of Himachal Pradesh are a popular destination for tourists who flock to the state to escape the heat and enjoy the cool mountain air. However, the large number of visitors to these hill stations has led to an increase in...

Kinnauri handloom is based on sheep wool. From simple caps and socks to designer Shawls, Dohru and Mufflers, the basic thread is sheep wool. The wool is firstly spun to thread manually and even with the help of machines. The tool used to spin the sheep wool is called “Pangt”, made of wood. After spinning, the thread is rolled...

Captain Saurabh Kalia, a brave soldier of the Indian Army, and the first martyr in the Kargil war, was born in a Punjabi family in Amritsar. He was born to a scientist, now retired, Dr N.K. Kalia and Mrs Vijaya on 29th June 1976. Kalia had a younger brother named Vaibhav Kalia. Saurabh Kalia did his schooling at D.A.V....