INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

 " DigitALL: Innovation 

And Technology for

Gender Equality ."

The International women's day this year in 2023 has come with the theme  " DigitALL : Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality ."

8 th. March is celebrated as an International women's day every year  , the aim of celebrating this day is to create awareness among the society globally  about women's importance in the society .

Oshin  Sharma (HAS ) Block Development Officer Naggar district Kullu Himachal Pradesh on this day says that every day is women 's day   , man and woman are two wheels of life and the life spins  effectively if both wheels are equal .

She further says that "after every successful man there is a women and after a successful women there is always a progressive man  ."  What a beautiful thought it is ?

So importance of theme "DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality " must be given priority to upgrade the position of women's in the society globally . The universe can't sustain without the presence of women . So today every one must take oath to give high position to women in the family and society . 

Take a oath to prove best care to both girls and boys in their health , education  and job opportunities,   only then we can think of a better society .

Happy women's day and happy Holi today 2023  to all .

An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kinnaur Part - V Tourist places in district Kinnaur Continued

 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kinnaur Part - V ,

Tourist places in district Kinnaur Continued  :-

Nichar  A Beautiful place :--

Usha Mata temple Nichar 

Nichar is a very beautiful village in district Kinnaur located at an altitude of about 2100 metres above mean sea level about 13 Km from Bhaba Nagar on the left bank of river Satluj in the Satluj valley between Tranda Dhankh and Wangtu  .

The scenic beauty of Nichar is due to the alpine lush green forests and  orchards  that's why it is called green valley. The Usha Mata temple is famous for its carvings . It has a famous water body called, '' Chhalang bayu ."

Alpine Forests Nichar 

Nichar region is rich in flora and fauna hence the forests of  Nichar offer opportunity to see  ghoral , antelopes  , black and red bears  . Nichar region has a moderate climate throughout the year , therefore it remains charming to the visitors at any time . It is situated on old Hindustan Tiebet road .

View of Tranda Dhankh in Kinnaur , Engineer Raj Bahadur's contribution in Half Tunneling . 

A link road from Bhaba Nagar via Plingi , Ponda provides connectivity to Nichar . The famous fair is Hu  Hu  , which is called Baati in local language .

An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kinnaur Part - IV , Tourist places in district Kinnaur .

 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kinnaur Part - IV

Tourist Places In District Kinnaur :--

Beautiful View of Sangla Valley Kinnaur 

Sangla Valley is a very beautiful valley originated from Baspa river also called Baspa Valley in district Kinnaur . 

Last Dhaba in Sangla Valley 

Baspa river , Mountain Landscapes 

Sangla is a very beautiful place in Kinnaur at a distance of about 215 Km from State  capital Shimla at an altitude of about 2643 metres above mean sea level .

Sangla Valley Kinnaur Himachal Pradesh 

The Sangla  in  Kinnaur is a tourist place for every one who loves nature ,  has interest  in angling because  Baspa river has trout fish in its water . The Sangla Trout fish farm is a best place for those who want to gain knowledge about Trout fish farming .

Sangla Valley 

Trekkers also like Sangla Valley as it is good treks for mountains passes  , You can enjoy the scenic beauty of valley , View of Kinner kailash and Baspa Dam. 

Kamru fort in Sangla Valley 

Apple orchards  are on another beautiful reason to come to this valley , Saffron farm  , Chhutki Hindu temples , Kamru Fort which was the ancient capital of Bushahr Princely state  which you can visit here in this valley .

Hindu temples in the Valley 

Sangla Valley Trek

Visitors from all over the world used to visit Sangla Valley .  From Delhi it is  more than 500 kms and from Chandigarh it is about 350 Kms . The tour plan to visit this part of  beautiful  Himalayas must be made Shimla then Rampur Bushahr , Sarahan , Nichar , Sangla Valley , Kalpa  then Nako lake then visiting beautiful landscapes of Lahaul Spiti , then Manali Kullu  and back to Chandigarh via Mandi Sunder Nagar , Bilaspur .

Views of Sangla Valley 

The scenic beauty of nature in Mountains of Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh is a wonderful experience on must enjoy .

Baspa river in Sangla Valley 

An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kinnaur Part III , Economy of district Kinnaur :-

An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kinnaur  Part - III , Economy Of district Kinnaur .

The Economy of District Kinnaur is mainly based on Agriculture, horticulture, Tourism and Hydropower projects .  The total geographical area of the district is 6401 square Kilometres . The total cropped area is 11092 hectares and the area under forest is 645.31 square Kilometres  . The per capita income in the district is Rs  217993/- .

Agriculture  :-

Agriculture is a main contribution towards the economy of district Kinnaur. The major crops in the district are :- 

Wheat ,  Maize,barley ,beans , potatoes peas and Pulses are the major crops in the district . Turnips  cabbage , Potatoes ,Peas ,Radish ,Capsicum and chillies are grown in some areas . The irrigation coverage is 5474 hectares of land .

Medicinal  and Aromatic Crops  :-

The major medicinal and Aromatic Crops are Kala Zeera , Kuth ,  Hing ,Chilgoza  , Saffron [ Keshar  ] . These medicinal and Aromatic Crops also contribute towards the economy of the district . 

Horticulture  :-  

Apple Orchards 

In the horticulture sector apple , Nuts and dry fruits  ,  grapes are grown in the district which  play an important role in the economy of the district . Apple of Kinnaur is excellent in quality .

Animal Husbandry  :- 

Animal Husbandry has an important role in the rural economy of the district .  The sheep breading farm Karchham is playing a great role in  in the economy development of the district . Some private Goat farm in Kalpa are also  contributing towards economy of the district .

Trout Fish Farming :-

Trout fish farming is functioning in Sangla Valley in Kinnaur to promote trout fish farming in Kinnaur  to  raise the economy of the district .

Hydropower projects :- 

Jangi Thopan Hydropower project 

Hydropower projects  on river Satluj and its tributaries are also playing an important role in the economy of the district .

Tourism  :-  

As Kinnaur district comprises with beautiful mountain ranges of Zanskar , Great Himalya and Dhauladhar ranges so there is a much scope of tourism in  Kinnaur . Tourism is playing a vital role in the economy of the district . There are many beautiful places in district Kinnaur which tourists like to enjoy .

Let's Celebrate Mahashivratri

  Mahashivratri a Festival of Sanatan  Let us Celebrate :- 

A festival of Sanatan Dharma is celebrated in the in the month of Phalgun  Krishna Paksh  Chaturdashi  every year . This year it is being celebrated on 18 th. and 19 th  February 2023

In  Devbhoomi Himachal Pradesh all Temples have been colourfully decorated and devotees of Lord Shiva Parvati  are offering prayers .

This is the day when Adi Shakti Mata Parvati and Lord Shiva tied in holy ties of panigrahan .  And got married  . 

On this great festival  Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati may bless all devotees .

People today are giving greetings on this festival to friends , relatives and nearers and dearest ones .

An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kinnaur Part III , Brief History of district Kinnaur Continued

 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kinnaur Part III , Brief History of district Kinnaur Continued :-

View of Palace at Rampur Bushahr 

Kinnaur remained part of Bushahr Princely state  and Raja Chatar Singh was the 110 th. Raja of the line . He was a famous ruller who brought whole state under his power . It was Raja Chatar Singh who had shifted the capital from Kamru to Sarahan .

Sarahan Palace Himachal Pradesh 

After Raja Chatar Singh his son Kehri Singh became Raja of Bushahr Princely state . Raja Kehri Singh was very dynamic ruler , he was conferred with the title of Chhatarpati by Mughal Empror Aurangzeb . He was also named Ajanbahu because of his long arms that could touch his knees . He was 113 th. king of the Bushahr Princely state .

Raja Kalyan Singh  was the 112 th. Raja who ruled the state from Kalyanpur .

Raja Vijay Singh was 114 th Raja of  Bushahr Princely state, Raja Vijay Singh ruled the state till 1708 A D .

  Raja Udai Singh became Raja of Bushahr Princely state in 1708 AD and ruled the state till 1725 A D . Raja Udai Singh was 115 th. Raja of Bushahr Princely state .

View of Hinduism Tiebet Road in Kinnaur 

Raja Ram Singh became Raja of Bushahr in 1725 and ruled the state till 1761 . Raja Ram Singh was 116 th Raja of Bushahr Princely state . He lost much of his land in war with Raja of Kullu . He died in 1761 .

Raja Udar Singh the 117 th Raja of Bushahr in 1761 and Ruled till 1785 . 

Raja Ugar Singh became 118 th Raja of Bushahr after  Raja Udar Singh in 1785 and ruled the state till 1803 . In 1803 Gurkhas conquered Bushahr and maintained their hold till 1815. Amar Singh Thapa  was controlling Bushahr Princely state along with other hilly states .

In 1815 The possession of Bushahr again came in the hands of Raja Bushahr and Raja Mahendra Singh became  119 th . Raja of Bushahr  and ruled the state till 1850 .

Raja Shamsher Singh became Raja of Bushahr in 1850 and ruled till 1887 . In 1887 he abdicated in favour of his legitimate son Raghunath Singh .

Raja Raghunath Singh ruled till 1898 . Again  Raja Shamsher Singh became Raja of Bushahr in 1898 and ruled till 1914 . Raja Shamsher Singh died in 1914.

Panoramic landscapes in Kinnaur 

In 1914 Raja Padam Singh became Raja of Bushahr Princely state and ruled till 1947. He died in 1947 , then his son Virbhadra Singh was crowned and in 1948 State was merged in India .

Raja Virbhadra Singh became Member of Parliament in 1962 and remained 6 times Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and many times Minister in Government of India . He died on 8th July 2021 . As per tradition Vikramaditya was crowned in July 2021 after the death of Raja Virbhadra Singh . Raja Vikramaditya Singh is now Cabinet Minister in Himachal Pradesh Cabinet .

Beautiful View of village Near Chitkul in Baspa Valley Kinnaur , Himachal Pradesh .

An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kinnaur Part II , Brief History of district Kinnaur .

 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kinnaur Part - II ,  Brief History of district Kinnaur :- 

View of Padam Palace , Rampur Bushahr 

Kamru Fort at Kamru in Sangla Valley , Kinnaur 

View of Kalpa , Kailash  , Kinnaur  Himachal Pradesh .

Kinnaur became  6 th. district  of Himachal Pradesh on  1st May 1960 before  1960 it was a Tehsil of district Mahashu  named " Chini "  . Kalpa village was earlier named " Chini " 

Before Independence  Kinnaur was a part of Bushahr Princely state  .

View of Sarahan Town

View of Bhimakali Temple at Sarahan 

According to an inscription the  Bushahr state was founded by Pradyumna son of Lord Krishna  who had come to marry the daughter of Raja Banasur who at that time was ruling Sonitpur  [ Present Sarahan ]

View of Kamru Fort in Sangla Valley  Kinnaur .

According to one another inscription Dev Puran Devta from Mathura came to Kamru in Kinnaur and  killed Ranas and Thakurs  after reaching Sarahan killed Raja Banasur .  Then brought Pradyumna and made him King of Bushahr . 

Raja Chatar Singh was 110 th. ruler of Bushahr Princely state . He shifted the capital from Kamru to Sarahan .

Views of Sarahan Palace  Himachal Pradesh 

The Raja Kehri Singh  113 th. Raja was the son of Raja Chatar Singh . Raja Kehri Singh was given the title of Chhatarpati by Mughal Empror Aurangzeb . Raja Kehri Singh was also called Ajanbahu  as he touches his knees with his hands while standing straight . 

A great Darbar of hill chieftains was called by Empror Aurangzeb in Delhi  which was also attended by Raja Kehri Singh .

When ever Raja Kehri Singh  goes out side  in sun a chhatar shaped clouds always give  shelter upon his head . This Mughal Empror Aurangzeb came to know then called Raja Kehri Singh to Delhi . Empror Aurangzeb seen the clouds protecting him from sun and  asked about the  clouds on his head . Upon  this Kehri Singh replied  that it is due to  blessings of god's and goddesses of his country  upon him . On this Empror said ," O Raja  Shahib ,  you have been blessed with a Chhatra from the home of God ,  So you are conferred with the title of Chhatarpati ."

Raja Ram Singh the 116 th. ruler of Bushahr Princely state shifted the capital from Sarahan to Rampur Bushahr in 18 th. Century .

Views of Padam Palace at Rampur Bushahr District Shimla Himachal Pradesh   

Raja Padam Singh  became Raja on 13 November 1914 and ruled the Bushahar  state till 1947 .  Raja Virbhadra Singh was crowned 1947  there after he was elected as a Member of Parliament  in 1962. Raja Virbhadra Singh remained Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh six times  and he passed away on 8 July 2021 . 

Raja Vikramaditya son of Raja Virbhadra Singh  is crowned after the death of Raja Virbhadra Singh who has been elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly   in 2017 and in 2022 and is now Cabinet Minister in the Government Himachal Pradesh . 

At present Sarahan and Rampur Bushahr both , earlier Capitals of Bushahr state   are Parts of Shimla district where as  Kamru is in district Kinnaur . Chaura on Hindustan Tiebet road defines the boundary between Shimla district  and Kinnaur district .

 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kinnaur , Part  - I

View of Kalpa & Kinner kailash 

District Kinnaur  is a district of Himachal Pradesh  which shares it's boundaries with Lahaul Spiti , Kullu, Shimla, Utrakhand and Tibet . The area of the district is 6401 square Kilometres  it is situated in a mountainous  range of 2320 metres to 6816 metres above mean sea level .

Map of district Kinnaur 

View of Monastery at Nako district Kinnaur .

The three  Administrative areas of Kinnaur are  Kalpa , Pooh and Nichar now Bhaba Nagar .  Kinnaur has  Six Tehsils namely  :- 

1.Kalpa

2. Pooh 

3.Moorang 

4. Sangla

5.Hanrang 

6. Bhaba Nagar 

District Kinnaur has 241 Villages .

Development Blocks :- 

Kinnaur district has three Blocks namely :-

1.Kalpa 

2.Nichar 

3.Pooh

The land of Fairy tales and fantasies ha great mountain ranges of Lush green valley , Orchards , vineyards , snow capped peaks  and cold desert mountains  .

District Kinnaur has two of the world's great mountain ranges - the Zanskar and the Great Himalya.

The Kinnaur is said to be named after Kannauras , the  main community residing in the district  , who are said to be the descendants of the Kinnars of  Mahabharata . It is believed that Pandvas had spent some years of their exile in this region .

Panoramic views of Kalpa and Kinnaur Kailash in district Kinnaur Himachal Pradesh 

View of Recong Peo district Kinnaur 

The Kinnaur Recong Peo is about 212 Km from Shimla and  Kalpa 12 Km from Recong Peo . Previously Kalpa was the district headquarters of Kinnaur but now Recong Peo is the headquarters of Kinnaur . Kinnaur is our border district with Tiebet and is situated in Satluj river Valley from Khab where Satluj enters district Kinnaur .

Beautiful View of Sangla Valley district Kinnaur .

Kinnaur is connected with Hindustan Tiebet road National Highway Number 22 and NH 5 . As we have boundaries of Kinnaur with Tibet so it strategically very important .  The district Kinnaur has famous Peak Kinner kailash . The landscapes of Kinnaur is having immense panoramic beauty of nature .

Nature of Kinnaur , Himachal Pradesh