Buy these books from the links provided or ask us to send you through contact us form. Himachal pradesh geography notes are designed by hppsc toppers and. History of dussehra celebration in north and south india. The guinness book of world records office in london has given its approval to monitor the performance of more than,000 folk dancers during the kullu dussehra celebrations, deputy. Himachal tourist guide is a perfect guide for a nice holiday tour information in himachal predesh. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Himachal gk pdf download himachal pradesh general knowledge 2017, important facts about himachal, largest district, governor, rivers,dams,projects,census. Another difference is the absence of burning of effigies of ravana,kumbhkaran and meghnath. The festival of dussehra draws its origination from the great hindu epic ramayana which says that lord rama killed the ten headed devil ravana in the satyuga, since. Soft copy of all these books, in pdf format, will be made available on the. Kerala, and maharashtra, kullu dussehra in kullu valley, himachal pradesh, mysore dussehra in mysore, karnataka,bommai golu in tamil nadu and bommala koluvu in andhra pradesh. All about kullu dussehra, the legend, history and how dussehra is celebrated in kullu.
Culture and lifestyle of kullu valley the valley of gods. Upinder singh is an author and professor in the history department at the university of delhi. It is celebrated in the dhalpur maidan in the kullu valley. Be a part of the major kullu festival rituals and experience the maga event of kullu dussehra. Himalayas the kullu dussehra established in the 17th century by a local king. Nata 2020 study material pdf for b arch online coaching. Brds india provides self study material for b archnata 2020 online coaching in pdf format to prepare for exams. It is the festival celebrated by every indian, following different culture and tradition. The story of dussehra a fierce battle ensued between the two armies for many days.
The kullu dussehra is a unique and colourful event, unlike what you would have seen anywhere. The deities are accompanied by attendants and they reach the venue of kullu dussehra in colorful procession. She is also the recipient of the inaugural infosys prize in the category of social sciences history. Idols of over 200 deities gather for dussehra the hindu.
Detailed notes for himachal pradesh geography specifically designed notes for himachal pradesh geography can be bought at minimum price in pdf or printed format geography of himachal pradesh plays a crucial role in not only himachal pradesh psc prelims exam but even hppsc mains exam. Dussehra festival is celebrated on 8 october in 2019. Essay on kullu dussehra in hindi oxford university english. The folk flavour of the festivity, rituals and traditions here make it totally different from dussehra celebrations elsewhere in the country. Kullu is known for its beautiful gorges, wondrous waterfalls, chatty mountain stream and ancient temples which are certainly going to enthrall you especially during the kullu dussehra festival. Kullu dussehra where hundreds of gods and goddesses decked up in their finery coverage with their retinue for week long festivity at dhalpur grounds is one of its kind. Many renowned historians, adventurers have talked about this beautiful state in their biographies. Last year, i witnessed the famous kullu dussehra festival. Kullu dussehra in himachal pradesh is the major attractions of kullu valley where thousand of tourist visit himachal valley to enjoyt the famous festival of h. She is the daughter of former indian prime minister manmohan singh. Starting from in himachal pradeshs satluj valley, a new book traces the sacred journey of the kullu valley as it concludes at the majestic rohtang pass.
Dates and legends behind kullu dussehra celebrations. Its history dates back to the 17th century when local king jagat singh installed an idol of. Ncert solutions for class 10 english first flight textbook. This new edition has been thoroughly revised, containing extensive new research and material, as well as an updated preface, bibliography, chronology and index. Take a kullu cultural tours in the month of october, when the famous kullu dussehra festival in himachal pradesh is celebrated. Kullu dussehraa royal celebration amidst mountains and valleys. Kullu writers and politicians present the history of the festivals.
Dialects, customs, traditional dresses, ornaments, food habits, occupation, folk dances, rural fairs and festivals and royal family of kullu. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. An introduction to himachal pradesh state history of himachal pradesh gk pdf. In a bid to spread the message of saving the girl child, over 12,000 artists performed a folk dance kulluvi natti,in kullu, himachal pradesh on 26th october 2015. Kullu area is known for kullu shawl, made of many natural fibers including pashmina, sheepwool and angora.
The sevenday festival of kullu dussehra, a celebration of avatar lord ramas victory over the evil king ravana. Also be prepared for a crush if you want to get anywhere near the devtas. Kullu gained its first motorable access only after india became independent. Nestled in the lap of the majestic himalayas, kullu is a veritable jewel in the crown of himachal pradesh. It is observed on the tenth day in the hindu calendar month of ashvin or kartik, the sixth and seventh month of the hindu lunisolar calendar respectively, which typically falls in the gregorian months of september.
Kullu dussehra in himachal pradesh, famous dussehra. Strictly according to the latest syllabus by himachal pradesh university. Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of navratri i. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Dussehra at kullu commences on the vijayadashmi with the arrival of goddess hadimba from manali.
At 8,700 feet, malana is located on a narrow plateau, high on one side of a wild and remote glen that abuts the river parvati in the kullu valley of himachal pradesh. This page was last edited on 21 december 2018, at 04. Wherein more than 45 lac people visits the fair from all across the globe. The festival is celebrated in the in the dhalpur maidan in the kullu valley. In a region like kullu, where the expansion of the book market was rather. In this article, we have provided interesting information on the history of dussehra. Till 1960, the tract of lahul and spiti were a part of kullu district. History ancient trade routes dominate the history of himachal pradesh. History of dussehra the story of dussehra maps of india.
Kullu is known for its open valley meadows and scenic views of the himalayan mountain range. Kullu dussehra dates, celebrations and festivities. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Large parts of northern himachal came under tibetan control in the 10th century, and buddhist culture still dominates the mountain deserts of lahaul and spiti. The more accessible areas in the south and west were ruled by a host of rajas, ranas and thakurs noblemen, creating a. The dussehra of kulu history and analysis of a cultural. Kullu dussehra 2018, festival in valley of gods the. History, significance and celebrations jagran josh. Mysore dussehra celebrations are particularly famous. Nearly 200 deities worshipped in the various temples in the valley also arrive to pay respect to lord ram. The temple is dedicated to raghunath ji, the chief deity of kullu. In 1963, it was announced that kullu would be a district of punjab.
Geography of himachal pradesh himachal pradesh pcs free. Because of increasing promotions and commercialization, kullu dussehra has become a major tourist attraction among travelers. Dussehra celebrates ramas victory over ravana in a festival spread out over ten days. In himachal pradesh, vijayadashami festival in kullu has been given the status of. Himachal gk pdf download himachal pradesh general knowledge 2016. Kullu dussehra news newspapers books scholar jstor. Lakshmi and ganesha, ganesha and kuber, durga pooja.
Kullu dussehra set to enter guinness book of world record. Culture, history, religion, tradition, et cetera of the kulu region. A beautiful amalgam of history, rich culture and customs. A republication of alfred harcourts 1871 extensive report the himalayan districts of kooloo, lahoul and spiti. Himachal pradesh has remained a fascinating subject for adventurers, poets, and authors since times immemorial. If you are planing to visit kullu dussehra 2018, kindly book your accommodation well in advance. Kullu dussehra is the renowned international mega dussehra festival observed in the month of october in himachal pradesh state in northern india. Unique collection of books on kullu to be released during. Vaishno devi temple is located just 5 kim form kullu on the kullu manali road n. Upinder singh author of a history of ancient and early. Year of creation of district 1963 total area hectares 54771 total assembly constituency 4 four 22manali 23 kullu 24banjar 25anni population 2011 census total male female 437,903 225,452 212,451 administrative units item 2 sub divisions tehsils subtehsils blocks towns total villages total police stationsposts 4 6 2 5 5 172 families total families rural. Dating back to the 17th century, kullu dussehra starts on vijaya dashmi and lasts for seven days in the month of october.
People visit the pooja pandals wearing new clothes, prepare traditional food at home and celebrate the festival with their friends and families. The beliefs, important stories, sacred books, common practices and influence on society of those who practice hinduism are discussed. Annually on januaryfebruarymagh month of hindu calendar and millions visit. For more than three hundred and fifty years, the festival, participated in by hundreds of thousands of visitors of pilgrims from all over the hills, and outside, has gone on being held, year after year. Vijayadashami also known as dussehra or dasara or tenth day of navratri or durgotsav is one of the most important hindu festivals. The world famous kullu dussehra is held after his name. Kullu dussehra is the renowned international mega dussehra festival observed in the month of. Delhi and varanasi are popular places to witness the celebrations. We are presenting a bookmarkable collection of books about himachal pradesh which covers himachal pradesh history, culture, geography, economic growth, temples and tourism and much more. We also have a workbook pdf with activities for kids. The district cultural council, kullu in association with the district. About the book in many ways, the dussehra of kulu has few parallels, not only as religious festival or a colourful annual fair, but also as a cultural phenomenon.
So he prayed for nine days to nine different aspects of goddess durga and accumulated enough strength to defeat ravana. Diwali is an excellent resource for information about the festival and how it relates to the history, culture, and people of india. The once secret hermit village of malana is today the. Rama found it very difficult to beat the mighty ravana. It is a week long congregation of the local devtas and devis. Yearly calendar showing months for okdo excel to pdf converter 3 6 the year 1980.
In 2019, it starts on october 8 and will continue for 7 days. The history of dussehra dates back to the 17th century, when local king jagat singh installed an idol of raghunath on his throne as a mark of penance. Dussehra is a major hindu festival, celebrated on the 10th day of shukla paksh in the month of ashwin. Kullu dussehra was declared an international event in 1972 and is witnessed by around 45 lac people from across the globe. Other famous dussehra celebrations in india include that of kullu in himachal pradesh, kolkata and orissa, where the festival is preceded by week long celebrations. Elsewhere in india, dussehra festivities take place in the kullu valley of himachal pradesh, mysore in karnataka, and kota in rajasthan. Himachal is a perfect tourist holiday destination, a tourism paradise on earth. It is believed that the idol in the temple is the one that was used by lord rama while performing the ashwameghyagna vaishno devi temple. The major sources of income of here are tourism and agriculture. It was a gathering of over 200 idols of gods and goddesses, worshipped in the picturesque kullu valley, in this himachal pradesh town for the weeklong dussehra. It is a compulsory course book of himachal history for b. Let us read about the history associated with dussehra festival and its significance. Apart from the legend from the epic ramayana, and the story of the triumph of goddess durga over mahishasura, a vibrant history is associated with the festival.
Political patronage and ritual competitions at dussehra festival in. There have been numerous books written about the folklore, culture, mountains, and people of himachal pradesh. On this day a special image of dussehra is also drawn on the floor with wheat flour or chuna. Around kullu, many tourists visit manali and manikaran. The festival commemorates the victory of lord rama over ravana. Dussehra is predominantly a northern indian festival.
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