The following article* chronicles the foundation and dissolution of a minor principality in Kullu, a significant part of which stretched across what is today known as the Laug or Lag Valley. *The article is also available in Hindi. I. The Backdrop Circa AD 1240 The Raja of Suket Mantar Sen died without a male heir and a kinsman of his, Mian Madan, was proclaimed Raja by the state officials. Mian Madan acquired the name Read more…
Tea was the first cash-crop grown by the British in Kulu. After the treaty of Lahore between the British and the Sikhs on 9 March 1846, the Jalandhar Doab region was passed over to the British. With this the British also got hold of the beautiful Kulu valley. In 1849, it was made a sub-division of the Kangra district. Subsequently, British traffic began to rise in the valley, there were British officers posted here, Read more…
The first apple orchard of Himachal, or for that matter Punjab, was planted at Bandrole (Kullu) in 1870. In 1846, following the Treaty of Lahore, the British East India Company acquired Kulu from the Sikhs, who had themselves just taken control of the region in 1840. This picturesque valley soon became a favored destination for the British—ranging from posted officers and intrepid explorers to avid hunters in search of game. The enchanting allure of Read more…
Kahika (or Kayika) is a religious festival of the Kulu-Mandi region in Himachal Pradesh. It is held at various places in the Beas, Parvati and Sarvari valleys of Kulu district and the Chuhar valley of Mandi district. The fundamental objective of the festival is to cleanse, through a purification ritual, the people from impurities of transgressions they may have committed or baneful influences they may be affected by. A ritual specialist takes unto himself Read more…
The Kullu valley is endowed by nature with snow-clad mountains, rich flora & fauna, and scenic beauty. In the same vein, it is home to a wealth of local heritage, which is embodied in its traditions, art, and culture. The veneration of the local deities is an essential part of this heritage. There is a tutelary deity associated with every village, clan, and family, who is periodically worshipped and propitiated. The deities are referred Read more…
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