Famous Kullu Dussehra - Dhalpur - Himachal Pradesh- Tambola- Flea market...

Dussehra Festival is the most enthusiastically and vibrantly celebrated festival of the Kullu valley and. The festival is celebrated in the month of October and celebrations take place for a week. Unlike celebration of Dussehra in all the other parts of India, this celebration starts on the day of “Vijaya Dashmi”, a day that marks the victory of good over the bad. On this day, the demon king was killed by Lord Rama. Dussehra Celebration in Kullu started during the rule of Raja Jagat Singh who was the ruler of Kullu during the period 1637-1672. The celebration of Dussehra in Kullu has a story associated with it. Once the kind was informed that a Brahmin, Durga Dutt, living in the nearby village Tipri, have many beautiful pearls with him. The king instructed the courtiers to get the pearls from Durga Dutt. Durga Dutt tried to convince the kind that he does not possess any pearl but king paid no heed to him. The courtiers harassed the Brahmin too much and it became unbearable for him. When the torture crossed the limit, Brahmin locked all his family members along with him in a room. The entire house was set on fire. All this was done when the king came to the village in order to collect the pearls. Durga Dutt cursed the king in front of the fire and the entire family turned into ashes in front of the king. After few years, the king got seriously ill and he realized that he had done a sin by torturing the family of Durga Dutt and becoming the cause of their death. He could eat food because he got to see worms instead of food. Every time he wanted to drink something he thought it to be blood. None of the doctors could do anything to cure the king. He then went to Pahari Baba (Kishan Bairagi) to get rid of this situation. Babaji advised him to take shelter of Lord Rama and seek his blessings. He advised the king to drink charanamrit of Lord Raghunathji and king had sent another sadhak named Damodar Das to get an idol from Ayodhya. With his magical powers, Damodar Dasji got the idol of Lord Rama from the temple “Tretnath” of Ayodhya in the year 1651 and a temple was built to install this temple in Sultanpur in Kullu. After drinking the charanamrit of Lord Rama, the king got rid of his illness and since then Lord Raghunathji became the main deity of Kullu Valley. Celebration of Dussehra in Kullu was started since then. 1st day of Dussehra The celebration of Dussehra starts on the day of Vijayadashmi and it falls in the month of October (Ashwin month according to the Hindu calendar). The celebration starts with the Chariot Journey or Rathyatra of Lord Raghunathiji. On a beautifully decorated chariot, the idol of the deity is saddled. The celebration starts from Dhalpur Maidan. The Chariot is pulled with the ropes. More than 100 Gods and Goddesses also participated in this journey along with Lord Raghunathji. 2nd-5th Day of Dussehra Every morning and evening parades of the Gods and Goddesses are organized. Fairs are arranged. Many stalls are set up in the area where selling of household items, garments, local handicrafts and others are done. Local artists perform dances, songs and plays during the celebration days. 6th Day of Dussehra On this day, gathering of the Gods and Goddesses happen. In the gathering all the local Gods and Goddesses participate along with their followers. A band of musicians also follow them. Gods and Goddesses in their colorful dresses sit around Lord Raghunathji’s camp. Concluding Day of Dussehra (7th Day) The chariot of Lord Raghunathji is taken near River Beas. On the banks of the river, heap of thorn bushes are put on fire to mark the killing of demon king Ravana by Lord Rama and burning of Lanka. Animals are sacrificed in order to show respect to Lord Raghunathji. After that the chariot is taken back to Sultanpur where the idol is installed back to the temple of Lord Raghunathiji. During this festival not only religious ceremonies are organized but several fairs are held especially the International Folk and Handicraft fair.

Place Untravelled -Lesser Known- Holi Village - Chamba, Himachal Pradesh...

Welcome to CountrysideTravels. In this video we take you to one of few places in Himachal Pradesh in Chamba, not very frequently heard or rather unknown to most of people around the world. We take you to Holi village. We first head to Khara mukh, which is a junction point from where you can travel to Bharmour or Holi village. Its nearly 3-4 hours journey from Chamba to Holi village. After reaching Khara mukh, little ahead on the Holi road, We first take a turn and head towards Ullansa, known for its delicious apple. Enjoy the Video Please subscribe our channel on YouTube TWITTER - https://twitter.com/countrysidetrav REDDIT - countrysidetravels INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK - countrysidetravelsmanali QUORA - https://countrysidetravels.quora.com

Manimahesh Yatra - Helicopter Ride - Bharmour to Gaurikund, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh-Har Har Shambhu

Beautiful Chamba, Bharmour in Himachal Pradesh features our journey on Helicopter and some beautiful shots captured via Drone near Manimahesh in Chamba , Himachal Pradesh During Manimahesh Yatra, every year, the Helicopter flies from Bharmour Helipad or Chamba and after that heads up to Gauri Kund, from Gauri Kund one needs to hike upwards for 1 kms by foot and visit the sacred Manimahesh lake, take a holy dip and after Darshan the individual should returned to take the return flight from Gauri Kund to Bharmour Helipad.

Helicopter ride from Bharmour to Gaurikund (Manimahesh Yatra in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh)

Cable car ride to Manakamana Temple, Pokhara, Nepal - Sarangkot Sunrise Point - Paragliding- Part 5

Hello everyone! welcome to our Nepal journey and today we cover a cable car ride to Manakamana Temple. website - www.countrysidetravels.com Subscribe our channel - www.youtube.com/countrysidetravels Manakamana Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati and it is situated in the village of Manakamana in Gorkha District The Manakamana Temple is located 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) above the sea level in the Kafakdada Hill which sits in the confluence between Trishuli and Marsyangdi According to Nepali legend, Manakamana Temple was built in the 17th century during the reign of two Kings of Gorkha, Ram Shah or Prithvipati Shah. In earlier times, the only way to reach the Manakamana temple was by a long strenuous trek for about three hours. Now, there is a facility of a cable car from kurintar, just 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Mugling to Manakamana. The cable car rides over the distance of 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) in 10 minutes more or less.[citation needed] The cable car usually operates during the daytime from 9 am to 5 pm

Manimahesh Yatra 2022- Kailash Parvat- Lord Shiva abode- Sacred Bath in the Lake - Bharmour, Chamba

Hi, lets take a sacred hike to a place that is worshipped by hindus. It is Manimahesh.

We hike from Gaurikund to the Manimahesh Tirth Lake The Manimahesh Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage to the foot of the Manimahesh Kailas located in the Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh. Manimahesh is supposed to have been created by Shiva after his marriage to Parvati. The name Manimahesh signifies the crystal/gem that sits on top of Shiva’s (Mahesh) head. No one has ever been able to reach the summit of Manimahesh and it remains a mystery to human eyes. Declared as a state-level pilgrimage by the government, the site is dedicated to Hindu God Lord Shiva and is considered the abode of the Hindu God. The journey commences on the day of Janmashtami and ends on the day of Radha Ashtami. Not just pilgrims, this trek is attended by trekkers, nature lovers and mountain walkers from all over the world. Known to be one of the most beautiful treks in the world, the route boasts of sweeping panoramic vistas as the mountain peak is a virgin peak. The Yatra purifies one’s soul and body. A procession known as “holy Chhari” accompanies the yatra wherein pilgrims and sadhus carry holy sticks on their shoulders. The Chhari trek proceeds with the accompaniments of music and hymns in praise of Lord Shiva. The trek starts from the village of Hadsar that is a small distance away from Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh. From Hadsar, the route leads to the hill village of Dancho. This trek can be undertaken even by amateur climbers as the slope is gradual and not very difficult. Here you can also find beautiful views of the Valley of Flowers and short bushy shrubs that have medicinal values. Manimahesh Lake is supposed to be the abode of the Hindu God Lord Shiva. It is believed that while Lord Shiva was performing penance here, a stream of water gushed out from his matted hair and took the shape of the lake. The lake, which is shaped like a saucer, has two different parts. The larger part is called ‘Shiv Karotri’ and has icy cold water. Devotees believe that Lord Shiva used to take bath here. The other, smaller part, is situated at a small distance and has comparatively less chilly and lukewarm water which is called ‘Gauri Kund’. Women are supposed to take a dip in the Gauri Kund. On the periphery of the lake is also situated a large marble image of Lord Shiva called Chaumukha that is worshipped by the pilgrims. There is also a small temple that is presided by Lakshmi Devi. The nearest airport is in Gaggal in Kangra which is at a distance of 170 km. Nearest railway station is in Pathankot in Punjab. From both these places, and also from neighbouring cities and towns, regular bus services are available that ply to and fro to Chamba. From Chamba, there are local buses and jeep services available that can take you to Bharmour.

Deadliest and amazing roads of Pangi Bharmour Valley - Chhatrari Village- Chobia Pass trek

Hello friends. we take a Road journey in Chamba Pangi Valley, which has rightfully been named the most dangerous roads in the world. We take you to village Chhatrari, through these trechourous and thrilling roads. Chhatrari is a village in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located 48 km from Chamba. It is known for its Chhatrari Devi temple, which was built by King Meru Verman of Bharmour, in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, at an altitude of 6000 feet. Every year on the third day of the Manimahesh Yatra, devotees bring water from Manimahesh Lake and the idol of Shakti is bathed in it, with pious rituals. Chobhia is a Village in Bharmour Tehsil in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh. Chobia Pass Trek This enchanting trek takes you along the ancient trails of the Gaddis – the local shepherds – over high mountain passes from dry Lahaul valley into the beautiful and un-spoilt valley of Chamba. This pass, at almost 5000m, is a regular crossing for the shepherds but is seldom frequented by trekkers and makes for a great short adventure. Starts from Manali – Trilokinath Temple and ends in Chobia village.

Chaurasi Mandir Bharmour- Bharmani Devi Temple - Kugti Village- Shiva -Manimahesh -Kugti Pass - gateway to Lahaul spiti

Hello friends, welcome to my blog countrysidetravels by Pankaj Thakur. You can enjoy the video here - Today we take you to a beautiful town located in himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. Yes, we head to Chamba. We start our journey by heading towards Bharmour and later to Kugti Village , which is a gateway to Lahaul Spiti valley via Kugti pass. Distance - Chamba to Bharmour - 60kms Bharmour to Hadsar - 13kms Hadsar to Kugti village - 12kms We start at Chaurasi temple and then head to Bharmani Devi temple Chaurasi Temple is a temple complex consisting of 84 different shrines, located in the center of Bharmour town of Chamba district. It holds immense religious importance because of temples built around 1400 years ago. The Chaurasi temple was built by Raja Sahil Verman of Bharmour, in honor of the 84 Siddhas or yogis who had come from Kurukshetra and had meditated there, while they were passing Bharmour on their way to Manimahesh Lake. They blessed the King with ten sons and a daughter, Champavati, as he had no heir. It is said that the pilgrimage to Manimahesh Lake is incomplete without paying obeisance in these temples due to the Dharmeshvar Mahadev (Dharamraj) Temple as one of the most revered by Hindus, and bathing in the Bharmani Mata temple pool of Goddess Brahmani, 4 km from Bharmour, Himachal Pradesh. Kugti Village - Hadsar is a small village in the Chamba Valley of Himachal Pradesh, most famous for being the gateway to the Manimahesh Kailash Yatra, a pilgrimage to a holy lake situated at a whopping 4,080 meters. Right beyond Hadsar, some 13 kilometers away, lies the quaint village of Kugti, the base camp for the lesser explored and extremely difficult trek to Kugti Pass connecting the Chamba and Lahaul districts of Himachal Pradesh. Most people of Kugti belong to the Gaddi community.