Dance with the Himalayas...

Pictured above is the pahari dance - Kullvi Naati. A dance form of Kullu. Girls and boys are wearing the traditional dresses.On special occasions,functions such dance is performed by all. One doesn't need to be trained in the dance form. You just follow the rhythm and your feet starts moving it-selves

Village Life

A building across the road on the way to Manali (Himachal Pradesh, INDIA). Hay is stored for winters to feed the cattle. It is a common scene here at Himachal, mostly each household in villages have domesticated animals mainly cows. Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main source of living here.

In this picture, the building shown is used as a residence, warehouse for vegetables, grains etc grown and also has a huge stock of hay for the cattle which reside in the ground floor.

Valley of Gods

Himachal Pradesh is known as "DEVBHOOMI" - Valley of Gods. The above picture was shot in Mandi district while my journey to Rewalsar.

Marry had little lamb

Sheep & Goat are commonly domesticated here in Himachal Pradesh. Their milk, meat & hair are used and is a integral part of culture. The woman in the picture is spinning the wool from their domesticated sheep.

Drying or Washing?

Maize/corn harvest is kept on the roof tops for drying which is later used to make flour. Making yummy indian breads - "Makki ki Roti".

Carrying the Tradition

Bijli Mahadev Temple - Part II

The Staff

The big 60Ft wooden pole of deodar on the ground of Bijli Mahadev Temple is said to receive the first burns of the lightening.


The Shiva Lingam

The sacred Shiva lingam, at Bijli Mahadev Temple. It is believed that one can hear the sound of parvati river flowing if you place your ear near it.Every year thousand of people visit this place, special fair is celebrated in Shravana ( July- Aug)

Due to heavy inflow of tourist and local devotees here the entrance near the lingam is restricted.

An old Man

An Old man dressed in Kullvi Cap,

On the Way

The Lord Raghunath begins its journey from Sultanpur along with a huge gathering of people and dieties.








A huge gathering at Dussehra ground before the Rath yatra

Kullu Dussehra

The successor of the King Jaganand, Maheshwar Singh (Ex - MP). He lives in a temperary camp in Dussehra Ground for a week during the Dussehra Festival. He perform all the rituals and participate in the morning and evening prayers.


The Chariot being decorated prior to the Dussehra.


Track from where the chariot moves.


The Dieties gathering up for the Rath Yatra

Gathering for faith

Different Gods and Goddesses all dressed up for the Dussehra festival.



They are brought to the Dussehra ground from distant places on shoulders. Its a once in a year festival.



Earlier it was a gathering by which different villages used to pay taxes to the king through their village diety. Now all the expenses are born by the Govt. and local authorities arrange for their stay.




After the lanka dehan they are disburse to their respective places.

Mr. Black n White

Aging man in traditional Kullvi cap and coat.

Jagannathi Temple

Idol of Goddess Jagannathi in the temple.

Priest performing the pooja, in the pic above he is blowing "the Shankh" or "the conch Shell"

The Tiger at the entrance of the temple.

The Temple

Another view of the temple.

I am a great devotee of Jagannathi Maa, I have always felt her presence. Like a mother she has been always with me in all my ups and down. This temple is situtated near my home.

Walk with Faith

Usually God is transported from one place to anotheron foot by humans only.Very rarely the modern transportation system is used.

A devotee carying God on his shoulder.

Having some rest in the midway. Very long journeys are covered on foot only. Its the faith and ultimate devotion for God that doesn't cause any fatigue or pain but it gives them more energy and power to cover the distance.

Holy Walk

With drums and other musical instruments , local diety is being taken to be part of some celebration.

Folk Art Museum

There is a Folk Art Museum in the Uruswati. There are many items displayed in the museum collected from different parts of world.
One such collection was hand made dolls

Beautiful dolls dressed in traditional Indian dresses.


Lovely Russian Dolls


I just loved this doll couple in kullvi dress.

Village woman

An Old Village Woman, going out for Shopping

Prashar Lake

Once we reached Prashar, the site was mesmerizing. There was heavy rainfall the day before we went and it has added up to the beauty of the site.


The lake and the temple. It is really looks like heaven.

Prashar Rishi Temple

Different views of the temple.

Nashala Village

A small village, nearly 30 Km form Kullu. Yet another secluded place where it seems that it is specially blessed by God.

Lots of vegetables and other crops are grown here. In the pics above you can see paddy fields.