Kangra Art Museum
Kangra Art Museum is treasure trove of
the Kangra valleys arts, crafts and rich past, display artifacts that date back
to the 5th Century. It includes a gallery of famous paintings and a
representative collection of sculptures, pottery and anthropological items.
Shamiyanas and local dresses used by local royalty, old carved doors, jail and
pndals are also on display. Coins jewellery and manuscripts are included. A
section houses the works of conteporary artists, sculptures and photographers.
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Dharamshala Tea Garden & Kunal Pathri Temple
Located in the lap of the Dhauladhar
Ranges this temple is dedicated to goddess Kapaleshwari. It has been mentioned
in the Shiv Maha Puran that Daksh Prajapati the father of Sati had once
organized a Yajna. He did not invite Lord Shiva to this Yajna. Sati could not
bear the insult to lord Shiva and in retaliation jumped into the fire of the
Yajna. Lord Shiva was shocked to learn about the death of Sati. He started
roaming in a state of madness with the body of Sati on his back.
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On seeing this Lord Vishnu used the
Sudarshan Chakra to Destroy Sati's Body and a part of her skull is believed to
have fallen here. The locals here call this place Kunal Pathri.
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War Memorial
The War Memorial is situated in
Dharamshala town, near the entry point to Dharamshala commemorates. This was
built in the memory of those who fought valiantly for the honour and defense of
the mother land. The place is ideally located amid the pine forest.
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There is also a cafe just close to War
Memorial serving fast food and beverages.
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International Cricket Stadium
One more picturesque spot is nearby the
lower Dharamshala , .
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the officially stadium came into
existence on March 2005 by having the opening match between Board President-XI
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Norbulingka Monastry Sidhpur
Norbulingka Institute, It is 6
Kilometers from the Dharamshala, Institute is closed on Sunday. Norbulingka
institute is committed to the preservation of Tibetan culture. It houses a
beautiful Buddha temple, a Japanese inspired garden & a Losel Dolls Museum
exhibiting regional, ritual. Religious, official & theatrical costumes.
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Norbulingka institute promotes Statue
making, Thangka painting, Applique needlework, Tailoring & Woodwork.
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Aghanjar Mahadev Temple
This temple is located at a distance
of 8.5 km from Dharamshala and just a few meters from the Khaniyara village,
famous for its scenic beauties. Once when Arjun, of Mahabarat, was on his way to
the Kailash Mountains.
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Lord Shiva appeared in front of Arjun
and blessed him with the Boon of Victory over the Kauravas. At this place Baba
Ganga Bharati has fired "Akhand Dhuni" (Sacred Fire).
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Chinmaya Tapovan
10 km from Dharamshala on the banks of
the rivulet Bindu Saras, is an ashram complex established by the late Swami
Chinmayananda, a noted exponent of the Gita.
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The complex includes a 9m high image of
Lord Hanuman, a magnificent Ragunath Temple, a meditation hall, a school, and a
health and recreation center. |
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Gyotu Tantric Monastry Sidhbari (17th Karmapa)
Karmapas means "the one who carries
out buddha-activity" or "the embodiment of all the activities of the buddhas.
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We have here the residence of the 17th
Karmapa, Ogyen Drodul Trinley Dorje at Sidhbari Yol cantt. You can have a
spiritual visit here.
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Indru Naag Temple
This Temple is located on way to
Khaniyara Village about 3 kms from Kotwali Bazaar. 2 kms road route upto the
village Chola and 1 km trek route to the Indrunag temple.
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This temple is dedicated to Nag, the
Lord of Snakes, and the Lord of Rains. In the Month of July many devotees of the
local areas visit the Temple. |
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Chamunda Temple
15 Kilometers from the Dharamshala,
with the Dhauladhars forming a majestic backdrop, it is one of the nine
shaktipeeth temple, It is an enchanting spot with a glorious view of the
mountains.
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temple glorifying Lord Shiva as
Nandikeshwar in the temple complex is equally revered.
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