LORD SHIVA: This is a very old and antique photograph some seventy years old installed by my grandfather in our old house at Dharamsala. The view of water fall in the background is the resemblance of Dhancho on way to Manimahesh in Barhmour, Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The first time when i visited Mani mahesh I found the same type of water fall at Dhancho in the year 1991. But during the upheaval ( cloud burst ) of 1995 when there was a devastating flood of water suddenly overflowed the lake of Manimahesh and many people lost their life on way and faced lots of hardships during that years Manimahesh Yatra. It was during that year the direction of the Dhancho water fall changes its fall or flow, instead of two fall now one can see only the one huge water fall on the Bhujala river flowing at DHAN CHO Om Namo Shavai.
NO MAN MADE TEMPLE IS REQUIRED FOR THAT SUPREME BLISS, YOU CAN FELL; YOU CAN SEE AND WHOM YOU CAN TRUST IS - ONLY THY SOUL WHERE HE CAN BE IMPRISONED FOR EVER. om namo shavai Manimahesh, Himachal Pradesh
On way to Manimahesh Lake some 2 kms behind.
Shiv kitrotri - at Manimahesh, Himachal Pradesh
View of MOUNT KAI LASH and its reflection in the ice water lake of Manimahesh. OM NAMO SHAVAI , Manimahesh, Himachal Pradesh
View from Gauri Kund and heading towards the Lake of Manimahesh as seen in the year 2002. During this year the area is full of snow.
View of Gauri Kund as seen from Sundarsi. One has to climb up and up for Kailash Darshan and the lake. Manimahesh, Himachal Pradesh
View of Mountain Range as seen from Chourasi, Barhmour on a clear sky in the morning hours at Barhmour, Himachal Pradesh.
View from Bharmour , District Chamba, Himachal Pradesh during my trek to Manimahesh Yatra
ON WAY BACK THE VIEW OF DHANCHO PEAK, MANI MAHESH YATRA
HADSAR or Harsar. The view from Harsar. One has to climb up and up beside this river BHUJAJA for Manimahesh yatra. From here Manimahesh ( Lake) is about 16 kms.
Some two kms above Harsar on way to Manimahesh yatra.On have to trek on the right hand side of the mountain slop, the way is zig zag and steep. Manimahesh trek.
We have reached some 5 kms above Harsar and crossing BHUJALA river on way to Manimahesh Yatra.
Crossing river BHUJALA and climbing up for Dhancho 2 kms ahead, on way to Manimahesh Yatra. in Himachal Pradesh
View of Chamba Valley on way to Manimahesh Yatra, in Himachal Pradesh
Sadhu in search of Herbs and coming back from Manimahesh standing at Dhancho. Behind him the river Bhujala flowing. Manim;ahesh , Himachal Pradesh
Manimahesh Yatra - Sadhu reviving the tradition of caring the flag from Manimahesh Lake at Dhancho on way back to Barhmour. OM NAMO SHAVAI Manimahesh trek, Himachal Pradesh
WAY BACK AT DHANCHO on RADHA ASHTAMI DAY Manimahesh trek, Himachal Pradesh
Mee - standing along with my group of friends from Dharamsala in the back ground of Dhancho water fall. Mr. Kapil Dev sitting and holding the yellow bag is blessed and fortunate enough to visit the ABODE OF LORD SHIVA for twenty five years in continuance. Om Namo Shavai. Manimahesh yatra, Himachal Pradesh
On way to Manimahesh yatra in District Barhmour, Himachal Pradesh
Climbing up and up and reaching near Dhancho on way to Manimahesh yatra. in Himachal Pradesh
View of Mount KAI LASH peak as seen some 10 kms before Barhmour on a clear day on way to Manimahesh Yatra. This spot is know as Kailash Darshan on the road to Barhmour.
View of Kailash - Manimmahesh as seen on way to Barhmour, District Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
GODDESS LAKSHANA DEVI or GODDESS LAXMI in one of the temples as Chourasi, at Barhmour, Himachal Pradesh.
LORD NAR SIMHA (Lord Vishnu) statues in one of the temples at Chourasi, Barhmour. This statue is made of Eight different metals and is about 8th century A.D.
Reached Barhmour and welcomed by lots and lots of rain. An evening in the surrounding of CHOURASI TEMPLES in Barhmour, Himachal Pradesh.
SADHU'S BACK TO BARHMOUR - LETS MAKE IT ONCE MORE. - IF HE DESIRES WE WILL VISIT MANIMAHESH ONCE AGAIN. OM NAMO SHAVAI. The end of Manimahesh yatra on Radha Ashtami day every year. //www.konarkcrafts.com
MAUNI BABA (SADHU) on way back from Manimahesh yatra two kms before Hersar. He express himself only through pen and paper for more than ten years. Whats in his hand is only his possession in this world. Om Namo Shavia. Manimahesh yatra, Himachal Pradesh
NANDI (Bull) in front of the temple of Manimahesh - Lord Shiva at Chourasi,Barhmour, Himachal Pradesh. This Saint has come back from the journey of Manimahesh and resting at Choursai, Barhmour near Nandi the vehicle of Lord Shiva.
Manimahesh Yatra - Sadhus gathered at Chourasi, Barhmour starting their onward journey to Manimahesh on the day of Lord Krishna Birthday i.e. Janamashtami day. The journey began on this auspicious day every year. Free food (Langar sewa) for one and all starts from Barhmour to Manimahesh by devoties of Lord SHIVA every year.
On way to Barhmani Mata, some 3kms from Barhmour, during Manimahesh Yatra, Himachal Pradesh
Khajjiar , in Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh
View of Khajjiar, near Dalhousi, Himachal Pradesh
View of Khajjiar, which is known as mini Switizerland before Chamba, on way to Manimahesh Yatra in Himachal Pradesh
Chamba Chougan (Ground) in Chamba.Himachal Pradesh
View of Chamba town as seen some 9 kms before on Dharamsala - Jot -Chamba road on way to Manimahesh Yatra in Himachal Pradesh
Ashram in the Hill Top, Before Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
VIEW OF DHOULA DHAR MOUNTAIN RANGEas seen from Shahpur, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh during the month of October, 2009. Himachal Pradesh
VIEW OF DHOULA DHAR MOUNTAIN AS SEEN FROM VILLAGE DARI, NEAR DHARAMSALA, HIMACHAL PRADESH.
View of Dhauladhar Mountain range in Himachal Pradeshas seen from our village Dari, near Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.
EVENING VIEW OF DHOULADHAR MOUNTAIN RANGE AS SEEN FROM MACHYAL, NAGAROTA, HIMACHAL PRADESH
BRIDGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION ON RIVER GAJ, A TRIBUTARY OF RIVER BEAS, NEAR DHARAMSHALA, HIMACHAL PRADESH. This bridge will connect Karari village with Dharamshala soon
River Gaj, above Ghera Village, Himachal Pradesh
Bridge under construction on river Ghaj, near Ghara, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Bridge under construction on river Ghaj, at Ghera, near Dharamshala, Himachal pradesh
Tracking Camp at Ghara, on way to Kerari Village, near Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Herd of Fishes at Machyial near Nagrota, Himachal Pradesh. Here fishes are preserved and not killed.
View of Dhauladhar Mountain range as seen from Kerari Village , near Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Dharamsala Cricket Stadium as seen from the roof top of my sister House in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Mahakal temple near Bajnath, Himachal Pradesh Om Namo Shavai
Giri Ganga Temple, near Kharapathar, District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Fog at Shimla Hills, Himachal Pradesh, August, 2010
Giri Ganga Temple near Khara Pathar, District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Trees at Shimla Hills. SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH AUGUST,2010
Dhaula Dhar Mountain Range as seen from my Village near Dharamshala in the month of June,2010
A holy Saint - His body is rubbed by the ash. Meditation; Yog and basic needs are his only possessions.
Kangra Fort as seen on way to Dharamsala, in Himachal Pradesh
View above Dirini village near Dharamsala, in Himachal Pradesh
View of valley as seen during my trek in the monsoon season in the year 2009 in Himachal Pradesh
Children grazing their cattle in Himachal Pradesh
VIEW FROM ATAL MATA MANDIR OF SALLI AREA near Dharamsala, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh as taken in the month of October, 2009 Himachal Pradesh.
View from Salli village, near Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
AT SALLI VILLAGE, near Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
KANGARA VALLEY AS SEEN FROM NEAR DHARAMSHALA AREA
View of valley as seen during my trek in the month of March, 2010. in Himachal Pradesh.
Children of Boh vallery, in Himachal Pradesh
Machyal - Here Fishes are preserved and not killed.
VIEW OF DHOULADHAR MOUNTAIN RANGE AS SEEN FROM MACHIYAL NEAR NAGORTA, HIMACHAL PRADESH
Sun setting as seen from Machayal temple, Nagrota; Himachal Pradesh
Crossing Tunnel before Kangra, on way to Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
House under construction above 2000 mtrs near Kerari village, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
SALLI VILLAGE in Himachal Pradesh
On way to Boh vallery in Himachal Pradesh
Maan river a tributary of Bias River near Dhanata, District Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh June, 2010
Walking in the river Maan - Near Dhanata, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh May,2010
DHAULADHAR MOUNTAINS AS SEEN FROM THE AREA OF NAGRI , NEAR PALAMPUR, HIMACHAL PRADESH
Palampur valley as seen from Jhakani Mata Temple, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
Samadhi of LUNNIA BABA near Bander Khad. Every year the people of Old Kangra organise Langar in the Month of June. Om Namo Shavai, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
View of Dhaula Dhar Mountain range as seen from Kangra on way to Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
View of Janti Mata temple as seen from Kangra Fort Himachal Pradesh
View from Kangra Fort of Nandrul village in the south direction. Evening sunset view is worth seeing from the Fort, Kangra Himachal Pradesh
Pipal Tree in Kangra Fort, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Peepal Tree at Kangra Fort, Himachal Pradesh
Inside view of Kangra Fort
view from Kangra fort of Jain Temple, Himachal Pradesh
Inside view of Kangra Fort, Himachal Pradesh
Inside view of Kangra Fort, in the background is river Bandhar, Old Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Kangra Fort, Himachal Pradesh
My Hut in Himachal
Herb Name: Kapikacchu; Velvet Bean, Cowhage, Cow-itch Mucuna pruriens - recognized as an aphrodisiac herb in Ayurveda treatment. It has been shown to increase testosterone levels, helps deposition of protein in the muscles and increase muscle mass and strength. The extract is also known to enhance mental alertness and improve coordination.
Rhododendrin flower bud is ready for bloom in the upper hill of the Kangra valley in Himachal Pradesh. These flower bloom every year during the month of March / April.
Rhododendrons are in full bloom in the month of March, 2010 in Himachal Pradesh
Rhododendrons flowers are in full bloom as seen during my trek in the month of March, 2010 in Himachal Pradesh.
Mountain view near Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
My Hut- made of mud brick and salate ( black stone roof) near Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
View of Dharamshala Stadium as seen from far away on way to Dharamshala Himachal Pradesh
View of Dhoula Dhar Mountain near Dharamshala HP
View of Settig Sun as seen on Dharamshala town in HP
View of Dhoula Dhar Mountain range as seen from our Hut in HP
Dancing peacock at Gopalpur Zoo, on way to Palampur from Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Old traditional Houses - Made from mud brick and salates (stone) in the upper hills of Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh
MUD BRICKS- Traditional mud bricks are still used in upper hills of Himachal Pradesh even today. Houses made of these bricks are cooler in summer and are warm in Winters. One can pet the honey bees in these houses and get the pure form of honey collected from the wild.
Langar organised by the people of Old kangra at Lunia Baba, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Lunia Baba Langar June 2010 on Bander river near Old Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Standing at Mahakal Temple with Nandi, near Bajnath, Himachal 4th June,2010. This place is associated with the Purnaic story of Demon Julandhara, being killed by Lord Shiva.
Bajnath Temple, Himachal Pradesh
Om Namo Shavai - Shiva Temple at Bajnath, known as Baijnath Temple, Himachal Pradesh
Tea Gardens of Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
Gladiolus flower cultivation in Himachal Pradesh
Flower cultivation in Green House in Himachal
Ashram in HP
Carrying Grass for the Horses
view of mountain near Kangra valley, Dharamshala Himachal Pradesh
View of Nagri valley near Dharamshala HP
Village view from top in Himachal Pradesh
Cloud kissing the Mountain Land
KHABRU WATER FALL in the upper hills of Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh. One has to trek through the jungle and the local river side. From the mettled road one has to trek approx. 7 kms one way. We took 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach this water fall.
Dharamshala valley view
Going to school
Camping ground
