KANGRA :
The Kangra
valley is one of the most picturesque valley of lower Himalyas. The
valley, sheltered by the sublime Dhauladhar range, is green and luxuriant.
It provides a tremendous contrast in nature of places to be visited.
Dharamshala is full of Buddhist air whereas ancient Hindu Temples like
Brajeshwari, Baijnath, Jawalamukhi and Chamunda Devi dot the country
side.
The history
of Kangra valley dates back to the Vedic times more than 3500 yrs. ago.
The area was exposed to successive invasions, the last being the British
domination over the princes of the hill states. Despite the onslaughts and
political upheavels, the arts and crafts of the region continued to
develop and found lyrical expressions. Crafts like the exquisitely
designed shawls and miniature paintings of this region are internationally
appreciated.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
AREA: 5739 sq.
km
POPULATION: 13.39
lakh
WHAT TO
SEE
KANGRA
TOWN: At the confluence of the Bener and Majhi streams , over
looking the Ban Ganga torrent, Kangra town is famous for its
temples.Notable is the shrine dedicated to goddess Bajreshwari. Kangra
is steeped in history and its ruined fort - Nagarkot, stands as
testimony to its glorious past. The town was attacked by Mohammed
Ghaznavi and subjugated by Emperor Feroz Tuglak and Maharaja Rant Singh.
Earlier, Kangra was the capital of the great hill state, its renowned
ruler being Maharaja Sansar Chand Katoch, a great patron of arts. The
Miniature and Rajpur Schools of hill paintings flourished during his
reign.
BAJRESHWARI DEVI TEMPLE: Just outside the town is the
temple dedicated to Brajeshwari Devi. Known once for its legendary
wealth, this temple was subject to successive depredation by invaders
from the North. Mohammed of 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, it was rebuilt in 1920.
KANGRA
FORT: The remains of the fort of the rulers of Kangra are located on
a strategic height, overlooking the Ban Ganga and Manjhi
rivers.
MAHARANA PRATAP SAGAR: At an altitude of 450 metres
above sea level, 32 degree north and 76 degrees east. In district Kangra
170 k.m. from Chandigarh, 110 k.m. from Amritsar, 55 k.m. from
headquarters at Dharamshala. The closest railway stations are at
Mukerian 30 k.m., and Pathankot at 32 k.m. The settlements of Nagrota
Surian and Jawali-which are located on the sagar's periphery-are
connected by the charming narrow gauge Kangra railway line that connects
Pathankot to Jogindernagar. The closest airport is Gaggal 40 k.m. The
lake is well served by a network of roads.
Named in
honour of the great patriot Maharana Pratap (1572-97 AD). Maharana
Pratap struggled valiantly for freedom of Mewar-as for the
principle of independence. In words of chroniclers James Tod and william
Crook, "He spurned every overture that had submission for its basis".
Over the river Beas, the Pong dam was completed in 1976. Its reservoir
covers an area of about 45000 hectares at maximum possible flooding.The
level varies every season and averages around 30000 hectares. Over 200
villages with a population of over 85000 people lie along the
wetland.
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