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History of Himachal Pradesh

History of Himachal Pradesh  Himachal Pradesh is a state located in the northern part of India, and it has a rich and diverse history dating back thousands of years. The region was known as Devbhumi or "Land of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Himalayas, and it has been inhabited by various ethnic groups over the centuries. The earliest known inhabitants of the region were the Kols, who were later displaced by the Indo-Aryans around 2000 BCE. The area then became part of the Mauryan Empire, which ruled over much of northern India from the 4th to the 2nd century BCE. In the 7th century, the region came under the control of the powerful Tibetan Empire, which lasted until the 10th century. From the 10th to the 12th century, the region was ruled by a series of small independent kingdoms, including the Katoch dynasty and the princely state of Kangra. In the 16th century, the Mughal Empire under Emperor Akbar conquered much of northern India, including parts of Him

Common Service Centre

A Common Service Centre (CSC) is a physical facility or kiosk that provides various government and non-government services to people living in rural and remote areas of India. These centres are part of the Digital India initiative launched by the Government of India to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural India and provide e-governance services to citizens. CSCs are operated by Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) who are trained and authorized by the government to deliver services like Aadhaar enrolment, PAN card application, passport services, banking services, insurance services, utility bill payments, and many other services. These centres also provide access to various digital resources like computers, internet, and digital content. The CSC scheme is one of the largest and most ambitious projects undertaken by the Government of India to empower rural India and enable access to digital services. It has been successful in bringing digital services to the doors

Bhima Kaali Mata Temple Mandi

Bhima Kali mata temple is located on the bank of Beas river on Mandi Pathankot National highway and very near to Beas Sadan. Kali Mata is the aspect of Durga Mata and is so widely worshiped in north eastern parts of India. Bhima kali temple is near to main Mandi Town or Mandi Bus stand and is within 1 km area from bus stand. Autos are easily available from bus stand and from town. If you want to reach by RAIL? The nearest railway stations for Mandi District are Joginder Nagar and Shimla, Chandigarh and Kalka which are connected by regular bus services. Other Links: hpmandi.com , hptours.org

Tarna Mata Temple, Mandi

Dedicated to Syama Kali, an incarnation of goddess Parvathi, tarna mata Temple, at Mandi is a well known sacred place. Situated on the tarana Hills, this temple is also known as Syama Kali temple. Walls of the shrine are embellished with paintings of goddess. sRaja Shyam Sen built this temple who was a great devotee of Kali. Placed on the top of the hill the entire town is seen from the top of this temple. The dense forest that bounds the temple provides a scenic beauty to this sacred shrine. Other Links: hpmandi.com , hptours.org

About Mandi Himachal Pradesh

About Mandi Himachal Pradesh ( http://hpmandi.com ) The present District Of Mandi was formed with the merger of two princely states Mandi and Suket on 15th April 1948, when the State of Himachal Pradesh came into existence. Ever since the formation of the district, it has not witnessd any changes in it's jurisdiction. The chiefs of Mandi and Suket are said to be from a common ancestor of the Chandravanshi line of Rajputs of Sena dynasty of Bengal and they claim their descent from the Pandavas of the Mahabharata. The ancestors of the line

Bhutnath Temple In Mandi

Bhutnath Temple:The temple, located in the heart of the town was buit by Raja Ajber Sen in 1527 AD. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and was built at the time when State Capital was shifted from Bhiuli to present place.There is tradition of Raj Madhav Rao, the deity who ruled the Mandi state, visiting the temple and offer prayers before starting the procession of Shivratri Fair alongwith all the visiting hill deities.  Other Links: hpmandi.com , hptours.org