Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Unforgetabble himachal

CHAMBA VALLEY     perhaps the loveliest in himachal ,is known for its scenic attractions ,sprakling streams lakes, meadows and lush deodar forests. Crowned with high mountain ranges, Chamba rich in wildlife is home to animals like the elusive snow leopard ,ibex, brown bear and the musk dear. A splendid artistic heritage includes fine temples architecture beautiful miniature pantings and exquisite embroidered Chamba rumals . Chambas serene beauty makes it the ideal holiday retreat .


Chamba  Resplendent with historically and architecturally important buildings, chamba town in its temples and palaces preserves much of its rich medieval past.
  Perched on a platue over hanging the river  Ravi, the town is named after Champavati ,daughter of Raja Sahil Varma of the Bharmaur royal house who shifted his capital here in 920 AD . Isolated by high mountains in its beautiful valley, Chamba over the centuries was allowed to develop its own style of "Phari" art and architecture.

Much of this heritage has been preserved and Chamba , known for the splendour of its temples and handicrafts , is replete with artistic masterpieces.
 Still intact fine group of six ancient shikhara  style stone temples ( dating back to 8th century ) are decicated to Lord Shiva ,Vishnu and other Deties.
Among then the richly carved Lakshmi -Narayan temple is the oldest Structure.
Other evidence of chamba's heritage can be seen in the famous collection of miniature paintings from the kangra ,Basholi and Chamba school at the Bhuri Singh Museum ,as well in the murals and other Mahal Palace.
   Chaugan , the grassy medows at the heart of the town, is also the center of its cultural activities . in July/August each year , the minjar fair is held here.
Valley Gods and Goddess in their mahestic palanquins are brought down from the mountains to pay homage to Lord  Raghuvira the presiding deity of the valley . During the week long harvest fiar, the grounds come alive as villiages in colourful dresses celebrate with sport ,songs ,dance and music. The Hari Rai temple near the Chaugan (dating back to th 11th century) known for the four armed bronze statue of Lord Vishnu(Chaturmurthi) is masterpiece in metal craft.
Overlooking the town a little distance away, the temple of goddess Chamunda Devi has some of the finest wooden carvings that adorn its exterior and interiors. Chamba is 120 Kms from Pathankot(the nearest rail head)390 kms away from Shimla and 45 kms from Dalhousie .



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