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About Himachal Pradesh
Renowned as Deva Bhumi (the land of gods)
Beautiful landscapes having fresh water lakes,
gushing rivers, snow capped mountains, flowers and
fruits laden trees, glaring and colorful diversity of
culture, arts, living style of people etc make Himachal
Pradesh, a tourist's paradise.
Himachal Pradesh was accredited as a Union
Territory in in 1950 and after the state of Himachal
Pradesh act in 1971, it was emerged as the 18th state
of India.
19th century the British exercised their influence and
annexed the areas of Shimla
Himachal is situated in the heart of western
Himalayas after the Gurkha War of 1815-16.
History:
After Indian Independence, a Union Territory of Hill states was created. It primarily consituted of hill states around Shimla
Himachal Pradesh became a full fledged state of the Republic of India on January 25, 1971.
The literacy rate of the state is 63% now and is improving every decade.
Himachal is literally a power house when it comes to hydro-electricity.
People
Most of the people in Himachal dependon agriculture for livelihood
The folk songs of Himachal Pradesh arefull of charm. They are usually based ona religious or a romantic theme
Most of the children study atgovernment run public schools. Thereare many private schools at Shimla andother parts of Himachal
In general people of Himachal Pradeshare honest, truthful, gentle, and goodhumored.
Most of the people in Himachal areHindus. There is a sizable number ofBuddhists who live inHimachal. Hinduism practiced in theareas of Himachal that are closer to thenorthern plains is very similar to theHinduism practiced in the plains.
Forest
Forest in Himachal cover an area of about 21,325sq.km.
i.e. about 38.3 of the total area of the state. The state
government is aiming to provide green cover to 50% of
the total area.
Agriculture
Agriculture contributes over 45% tothe net state domestic product
The main cereals grown are wheat,maize, rice and barley
production such as seed-potato,ginger, vegetables, vegetableseeds, mushrooms, chicory seeds,hops, olives and fig
Fruit cultivation is another fieldwhich has proved to be aneconomic boon to the farmers
Himachal has earned the name ofthe 'Apple State of India'.
Himachal Pradesh is often calledthe fruit bowl of the country. Apples,Pomegrenade, Peaches, Cheeryand Lichi are few of the major fruitproduces of the statehe
Wildlife in Himachal Oak, Deodar, Blue Pine, Fir, Adlers,
Birch and Spruce are the main
variety of trees spread in the
mountains.
Forests of Himachal are home to
several wild animals too.
Last estimated, there are over 1500
bird and 350 animal species in the
state. This includes the leopards,
the rare snow Leopards, Ghoral,
Musk Deer and Monal. The state
boasts of largest number of wildlife
sanctuaries in Northern India. It has
11 major national parks and
sanctuaries.
Fairs and Festivals
Each district has its own sequence ofannual fairs which are connected with thehistorical and sociological background ofthat area
Festivals: Pori Festival, Fulaich,Lohadi, Dussera, Holi, Chaitti, Chaitraul,Basora or Bishu, Minjar, Rakhadumni(Rakhi), Gugnaumi, Losar, Sairi,Diwali, Dyali, Khogal,Sajo, Gotsi orGochi,Karwa Chauth, Khepa, MaghaNaun, Faguli
Fairs:Sovi Jataras, Fair of Pata, Fairsof Haryali, Nahauli, Fair of Mela Jagra,Minjar, Kahika,Vrajeshwari, Fair ofSikhs,Jwalamukhi, Renuka ,Cattle Fair,Lavi, Chintpuri, Minghal, Sivaratri.
Lavi Mela:
Cattle/Seri Fair:
Renuka Fair:
Summer Festivals, Shimla
Porie Festival:
Minjar:
Some Beautiful pics of
Himachal Pradesh
