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Himachal Tourism - Chamba

Himachal Tourism,Chamba is a town in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, in northern India. According to the 2001 Indian census the town is situated on the banks of the Ravi River ,at its confluence with the Sal River.it has an ancient capital named Bharmour, which is located 75 kilometres from the town of Chamba.is known for its charming beauty.Its high mountain ranges have given it a sheltered position and helped in preserving its centuries-old relics and numerous inscriptions.More than a thousand years ago,the Rajas of Chamba erected its temples,continue to be under worship and the land grant-deeds executed on copper plates by them continue to be valid under the law. Chamba host  the very famous "Minjar Mela", which celebrated for several days of music and dancing.

Lakshmi Narayan temples

Laxmi Narayan Temple is one amongst the foremost standard temples of Chamba Himachal Tourism, that's acknowledged for its nice historical significance and study marvel.It is the most shrine in Chamba that has Bimana ,Shikhara and Garbhagriha with atiny low antarala and a mantapa.it is designed by Raja Sahil Verman in10th century.There is a wheel formed roof that helps to safeguard from cold. The temple has wood chattries and a shell roof at the highest to safeguard against downfall.It homes a aluminiferous image of Garuda, the mount of Lord Vishnu.It has a mandapa like structure too.

The entire space includes six temples in an exceedingly row from north to south and is devoted to Lord Shiva and Vishnu.

Himachal Tourism  also provide very different temples within the advanced like Radha Krishna Temple- designed by ranee fish genus (wife of Raja Jit Singh in 1825), Shiva Temple of Chandragupta- designed by Sahil Varman and also the Gauri sitar player Temple- designed by Yugkar Varman (the son of Sahil Varman). thereis a Garuda sculpture in metal watches over the most gate also, that is placed by Raja Balabhadra Verma. the most recent addition to the shrine in historical periods was in answer to the Mughal terror. Then Aurangzeb the emperor order to demolish the temple and also the Raja Chhatra Singh enclosed gilded elevations to the temple within the year 1678.

Chamunda Devi Temple

Chamunda Devi Temple is located Chamba and It was built by Raja Umed Singh, and was completed in 1762. It is in a prominent position on the spur of Shah Madar range of hills, opposite to the Chamba town.In the past, the temple was accessed through a stone paved steep path laid with 378 steps It is the wooden temple with gabled roof in Chamba, while all others in the town are built from stone in the north Indian Nagara architectural stylel.Himachal tourism  provide the temple, a trabeated structure, is built on a high raised plinth,

There is a mandap in the foreground of the temple of 5.1 metres (17 ft) x 6 metres in size with an agni-kund or fire pit in the centre and a gable roof covered with slates The mandapa has carvings in wood in its multi paneled ceiling with reliefs of human figures on the pillars and brackets.  it has a Nagari inscription, votive bells are provided in the mandap entrance and which records it as the offering from Pandit Vidhadhara to the goddess Chamunda deified in the temple on 2 April 1762.

Chaugan

    Chaugan is very famous place of chamba at Himachal Tourism,and  located in the centre of the township, is a hub of all social and cultural activities. Meaning four sided, the arena is enveloped in the midst of administrative buildings and a shopping centre. Standing in front of the old Akhand Chandi Palace, the arena was formed after clubbing five small chaugan for sports and games. At present, the historic ground of Chaugan hosts cricket matches of state level and is also open for picnics in the summer months. The arena also turns into a flea market during the Minjar Mela fair. During this week long festival, local costumes and colourful dresses along with cultural activities are the main attractions. Laid during the British era in 1980, Chaugan has a terraced green grass surface which is 800 m long and 80 m wide.
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The main attrection of chamba, is its mini switzerland Khajjiyar and Dalhousie.

Festivals, fairs and dances

Chamba is one of the places where celebrated a numerous fairs and festivals.Two melas or fairs, also known as Jatras, are of particular note in Chamba; "Suhi Mata Mela" and "Minjar Mela". A notable event of such fairs is when the ‘chela’. a subordinate of the deity who is being worshipped goes into a trance and answers the queries and prayers of the devotees.An important festival held in Himachal tourism, Chamba is known as the "Suhi Mata Mela". It is held annually in March–April for four days to commemorate the sacrifice made by the queen of Chamba with her life, to bring water to the town. The Sui Mata temple, built in memory of the queen (wife of Raja Sahil Varman), relates to the sacrifice she made to fulfill a prophecy in a dream, which said that water from the Sarota stream could only be accessed through an aqueduct if the queen or her son was sacrificed. Rather than kill her own son she sacrificed her own life for the town. To commemorate this event, women and children take a lead role in the festival.

Akhand Chandi Palace

Himachal Tourism provides the Akhand Chandi Palace Raja Sham Singh refurbished Akhand Chandi Palace with the assistance of British engineers later.The Akhand Chandi Palace, known for its distinct green roof, was built by Raja Umed Singh and used as his residence. In 1879, the Darbar Hall was built. Raja Bhuri Singh added the Zenana Mahal (residence of Royal ladies). The building was exemplary of the fusion of Mughal and British architectural influences.The palace provides scenic views of the Chaugan, Laxmi Narayana Temple, Sui Mata, Chamunda Devi Temple, Rang Mehal, Hari Rai Temple and Bansi Gopal Temple.It is converted into a Government College and District Library Maintenance of the attractive palace, however, which has painted walls and glass work and intricate woodwork, has not been satisfactory, due to the lack of funds allocated to refurbish it,the Royal family of Chamba sold the palace to the Government of Himachal Pradesh,in 1973.