La Darcha Festival: A Journey into Himalayan Heritage
Introduction to La Darcha FairThe La Darcha Fair is a grand celebration of trade and commerce between the Himalayan hinterlands of Lahaul, Spiti, Ladakh, Rampur, Busher, Kinnaur, Bhutan, and Tibet. This festival offers a unique insight into the undiscovered and unspoiled culture, handicrafts, artifacts, and a myriad of other exquisite goods produced in these regions.Celebrated since time immemorial, the La Darcha Fair is a reminder of the historically close and peaceful brotherly relations shared between
Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency (HIMURJA)
IntroductionEstablished in 1989, Himurja plays a pivotal role in fostering the sustainable development of renewable energy and ensuring energy security in the state. Financially supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Government of India, as well as the State Government, the agency is dedicated to efficiently promoting renewable energy devices like solar water heating systems and solar photovoltaic lights. Additionally, Himurja actively contributes to research and development programmes within the
Stone-Throwing Festival: Himachal’s Pathron Ka Mela
IntroductionIn the beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh, where festivals and fairs are frequent occurrences, the Pathron Ka Mela, or Festival of Stones, is a distinctive and unusual celebration. This article takes a closer look at the intriguing customs and legends that surround this festival, which takes place in the village of Halog in the Shimla district, one day after Diwali.Stone Pelting as a Form of CelebrationThe Pathron Ka Mela is not your typical festival; instead,
Shanan Power House: First Hydroelectric power project of H.P
IntroductionThe Shanan Power House is located just 2 km away from Jogindernagar in the beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It stands as a tribute to India's early efforts in hydroelectric power. British Engineer Colonel B.C. Batty and Raja Karan Sen, the ruler of Joginder Nagar, collaborated to commission this iconic project in 1932. This milestone project has been instrumental in shaping the region's energy landscape.Current Status and Transition of OwnershipIt is the first hydroelectric
Firsts and Foremost: Key Figures in Himachal Pradesh’s History
In this article we read about list of First in Himachal Pradesh in various aspects.GovernorsFirst Governor: S.S ChakravartiFirst Woman Governor: Sheela KaulFirst Governor to die in office: Surendra NathChief MinistersFirst Chief Minister: Dr. Y.S ParmarChief CommissionersFirst Chief Commissioner: Sh. N.C MehtaFirst Deputy Chief Commissioner: Sh. E.Pendral MoonFirst Lt. Governor: Major General Himmat SinghChief JusticesFirst Chief Justice: Mirza Hamidullah BegFirst Woman Chief Justice: Leela SethHPPSC ChairmanFirst HPPSC Chairman: K.S KatochVidhan SabhaFirst Vidhan Sabha Speaker: Pandit Jaiwant
List of Largest and smallest in H.P
In this article we read about geographic and demographic extreme of Himachal Pradesh in various aspects.Geographical ExtremesLargest and Smallest DistrictsLargest District Area Wise: Lahaul Spiti - 18,835 sq kmSmallest District Area Wise: Hamirpur - 1,118 sq kmPopulation ExtremesLargest District Population Wise: Kangra - 15,10,075 (2011 census)Smallest District Population Wise: Lahaul-Spiti - 31,564 (2011 census)Literacy and EducationDistrict with Highest Literacy Rate: Hamirpur - 89.01%District with Lowest Literacy Rate: Chamba - 73.19%DemographicsPopulation CharacteristicsDistrict with Highest Population Density: