Kullu Dussehra 2010

Kullu Dussehra 2010

Kullu Dussehra started on 17 October 2010. Deities gathered together to celebrate the festival.

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.

Rewalsar

Rewalsar is a town in Mandi District (Himachal Pradesh). Rewalsar is sacred to adherents of three major dharmic religions- Hinduism, Buddhism & Sikhism. This place is famous for the lake and the floating island in it. The lake around which the town of Rawalsar is established has a maximum depth of 6.5 metres.

Kullu Valley in Winters

Many of us consider winters as dead, nothing going on. But for Kullu or other hilly areas winters is the most happening and much awaited time of the season. Not only the locals but the tourist wait for this season and hail towards the hill tops to enjoy the chill and the snow.

Year end break i.e. last week of the year is the most favorite time of many visitors . Special parties are also arranged for Christmas and New year. Usually the main tourist spot i.e. Manali, Solang nala, Rohtang pas are covered with snow during this period. Like other parts of world we too are the witness of Global Warming. We use to get snow in mid December but this year It snowed in Manali in January all this is affecting our environment and economy too.

Kullu Valley

A view of Kullu Valley, when you enter the city by road - NH 21 Chandigarh Manali Highway. Every year many tourists visit Kullu - Manali (Including expats). Since Kullu is not connected with railway transport( the nearest available The railway stations are Jogindernagar (125 km from Kullu), Pathankot (285km from Kullu), Simla (270km from Kullu), Chandigarh (267km from Kullu). Indian Airlines and Deccan Airlines operate flights from Delhi to Kullu & back. Kullu is well connected to major parts of the country by a network of roads. The distance from Delhi is 522km approximately. Ambala, Chandigarh, Ropar, Kiratpur, Bilaspur and Mandi are the main stations on the way. One can enjoy panaromic views while travelling to Kullu by road. A number of waterfalls can be viewed on the way. High hills and river add to the excitement and for some traveling by such hilly road is an adventurous experience.

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.

Prashar Lake : Bewitching

Prashar lake is one of the most bewitching scenic spot in western himalaya region. Due to its unapproachability it has remained relatively unpolluted. This saucer like lake is fed by the snow deposit around the rim and the fresh rain water that is collected directly.

There is a small island that keeps floating gently on the crystal clear blue water of the lake , the island further add up to its aura of mystic divinity.

This island keeps on moving over the lake even with the slightest movement of breeze, creating countless ripples on the surface.

It is believed that the movement of this island is related to the weather change and by studying it weather change can be anticipated.

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 Lake : Serene Beauty

Recently i had a visit to Prashar. Situated at the height of 2730 meters (9000 feet nearly) above sea level and about 63 km from Kullu and 42 Km from Mandi. It is approachable by road from both Kullu and Mandi Districts.

The view when we reached at the top was just amazing.In the picture above: a small pond on the way to the lake.

This place is sacred to Parashar Sage, on the edge of the lake there is a three tired pagoda type temple dedicated to Prashar Rishi ( Sage).

There are more interesting pictures and facts, about this place will post in coming days for you all.

Fly high

Human beings are obseessed with flying, from early ages different methods have been used for flying, some were successful some weren't. Hot air ballooning is one such successful attempt.

Hot air balloon is the oldest successful human-carrying flight technology.

During the tourist season ( May to July) Hot Air balloning has become a attractive option for tourists.

These pics have been shot while i was passing by the bridge in my Jeep.