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| | Tourism in district Kangra |
 | | In 1009 Muhammad Gazni Looted the Kangra Fort. | | | In 1337 Muhammad Tughlaq and in 1357 Feroze Shah captured the Kangra Fort. | | | In 1620 Jehangir occupied the Kangra Fort and came to see it in 1622. |
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http://www.hpkangra.nic.in/Tourism.htm
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| | Kangra-Lambagraon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | 3000 BC The Rajas of Kangra fought against the Hindu deity lord Rama | | | The Katoch armies fight against Muhammad of Ghor (the lands of Jalandhar were lost c.1220 AD) | | | The Katoch kings fight for their independence against the British. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangra-Lambagraon
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| | The Tribune - Windows - Sites and scenes |
| | This attack was followed by that of Mohammad Tughlaq who stormed Kangra and seized the fort in 1337 from the then king, Prithi Chander. | | | Jahangir too, after being enthroned the king, was seized with the desire to conquer Kangra and capture the fort, about which it was believed: "He who held the fort, ruled all the hill states". | | | A popular legend has it that the fort is erected over the ear of a demon, called Jalandhara, who was killed by Lord Shiva and was buried under a mountain here. |
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http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20021228/windows/sites.htm
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| | Paragpur-Kangra Valley-India's first heritage village |
| | A glimpse of the regal past is the indomitable Kangra Fort which is just 40 kilometres from Pragpur. | | | It is said the loot he took from this temple financed his next crusade against India. | | | A lesser known fact is that probably the world's - and most certainly India's -oldest ruling lineage comes from Kangra. |
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http://www.the-south-asian.com/April2004/Paragpur.htm
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| | Kangra,Kangra Travel,Kangra Tourism,Kangra in Himachal,India |
| | Dharamshala is full of Buddhist air whereas ancient Hindu Temples such as | | | Places Of Interest: Jawalamukhi, Kangra Fort, Brajeshwari Temple | | | Jawalamukhi: 30-km from Kangra, 56-km from Dharamsala, near the Beas river and on the side of cliff, is one of Hindu dome most famous shrines. |
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http://himachal.indiantravelportal.com/hillstations/kangra.html
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| | Himachal Tourism - Kangra District |
| | from Palampur, Baijnath is a pilgrimage centres of the Hindus in Kangra Distt. | | | Dharamshala is full of Buddhist air whereas ancient Hindu Temples like Brajeshwari, Baijnath, Jawalamukhi and Chamunda Devi dot the country side. | | | KANGRA TOWN: At the confluence of the Bener and Majhi streams, over looking the Ban Ganga torrent, Kangra town is famous for its temples.Notable is the shrine dedicated to goddess Brijeshwari. |
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http://himachaltourism.nic.in/kang.htm
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| | Tourism in India-Pilgrimage Sites-Temple Circuit in the Kangra Valley |
| | There is a major rush of pilgrims throughout the year, especially during the Navratra festival in April and October. | | | This shrine, once renown for its great wealth, has been plundered relentlessly over the ages. | | | Later Emperor Akbar visited the shrine with his dewan, Todar Mal and restored it to its former grandeur. |
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http://www.hindunet.org/yatra/tourism/temples/kangra.htm
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| | 492 - Kangra-A Pilgrim's paradise - Britannica India |
| | Mythology and geography seem to have conspired interestingly at this revered pilgrim site -- producing an eternal fire (jwalamukhi) which rouses the faith of the devotees. | | | 492 - Kangra-A Pilgrim's paradise - Britannica India | | | Once past this town, the Kangra Queen rushes towards the Jwalamukhi road that is famous for its temple and is referred to in hushed awe as one of the 51 shaktipiths (sacred centers) of India. |
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http://www.britannicaindia.com/eb/spotdisplay.asp?spotid=492&pgid=3&cid=13
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| | Jetair Tours Limited - India, City Information - dharamsala, kangra, palampur |
| | At Kangra itself, a fort and some temples are the only remnants of its glorious past. | | | Once the ancient capital of a powerful hill state, Kangra was known for its magnificent temples and as a centre of the arts. | | | Fine murals commissioned by the king are still to be found in palaces and temples in this area. |
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http://www.jetairtours.com/dha.htm
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| | Kangra Valley,Kangra Valley Travel Adventure,Kangra Velley in India |
| | This place is a must while visiting Kangra temples for pilgrims and tourists alike. | | | Under its shadow is the resplendent temple to the Goddess Brajreshwari, its golden dome spreading lustre for miles around. | | | There are also several tea gardens dedicated to the production of both green and black Kangra tea and a delight of every tea drinker. |
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http://www.indianadventureportal.com/adventure-hot-spots/kangra-valley.html
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| | Different Indian Art Schools |
| | Most of these paintings are based on the Krishna theme, who is also the most popular Hindu deity. | | | Kangra : The best of the Mughal technique of drawing and the outburst of romantic feelings with religious and spiritual fervour found a happy blend in Pahari miniatures and it further culminated into the Kangra Kalam. | | | Firmly administered by Ghamand Chand since 1761, Kangra reached the pinnacles of its glory during the reign of his grandson Sansar Chand II (1775-1825) who was a great patron of performing arts and the miniature paintings. |
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http://www.hindupaintings.com/art_schools.php3
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| | India Himachal Pradesh - Kangra |
| | The area around Kangra is known for its ancient temples and picturesque surroundings and as a centre of the arts. | | | It has two railway stations: Kangra station, which is 3 km south of the town, and the Kangra Mandir station, 3 km east of the town. | | | The people of the valley are well built and are known for their dedicated services to the nation as soldiers. |
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http://www.whereincity.com/india/himachal-pradesh/kangra.php
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| | Temples Of Himachal Pradesh-Kangra area-introduction |
| | Brief mention may be made of a few other shrines of Kangra area. | | | This area had unfortunately been subjected to several plunders and the rulers of Kangra have had their full share of the vicissitudes of fortune. | | | The temples have often been plundered and the gold and silver taken away. |
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http://www.hindubooks.org/temples/himachal/kangra/Introduction.htm
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| | Kangra |
| | The Goddess, located in the town of Kangra is also called Vajreshvari. | | | In front of the temple is an oath stone where people take oaths. | | | It is believed that when Sati's body was cut into different pieces the remaining part stayed in this place. |
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http://www.mahakali.com/yatra/kangra.html
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| | Palampur Kangra Himachal India Hotels |
| | What Kangra was to art some 200 years ago. | | | Kangra tea, with its centre at Palampur, has been internationally acclaimed since then. | | | Appropriately, the town was once a major trade center and known for the craftmanship of the jwellers |
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http://123himachal.com/palampur.htm
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| | POTTERY IN KANGRA VALLEY |
| | The Kangra valley is situated in the North of India in the state of Himachal Pradesh. | | | There are many traditional pottery villages in the Kangra Valley. | | | The Dheera potters are proud of their reputation and they are the only Kangra potters that use their own seal to distinguish their pots. |
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http://www.potteryindia.com/Terracotta/kangra.html
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| | Tea-time in Kangra - Tea industry news |
| | Indeed, it was mainly the benevolent agro-ecology that made Kangra tea the second most sought after brand, after Darjeeling tea, in Europe a century or so ago. | | | The brand value of kangra tea may have been eroded considerably with time, but it surely has not been wholly erased. | | | Research and development backing for the upcoming tea industry should not be a problem, as an agricultural university already exists in Palampur. |
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http://www.teauction.com/pnews.asp?newsid=252
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| | The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Himachal Pradesh |
| | He said that most of the nearly 40 headmasters from Kangra district had been transferred out by the government on their promotion even though there were enough vacant positions within the district. | | | The second highest cases are in Kangra district. | | | No representation has been given to the important districts of Kangra, Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti. |
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http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20051127/himachal.htm
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| | Morning : visits to Kangra Fort and Temple Complex, and also Jwalaji Temple; afternoon : visit to popular Kotwali Bazaar ; return to McLeod Gunj | | | Dharamsals is 15 kms away from the Kangra Airport at Gaggal. | | | the picturesque Hill Queen of the Kangra Valley in the State of Himachal Pradesh, North India, is set in beautiful deodar forests in the Western Himalayas. |
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http://www.potalatours.com/dharamsala.html
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| | Judges Court - Pragpur ( Kangra ) |
| | The rooms are named as per their themes such as the 'Dhauladhar', Kipling, 'Hardinge', 'Kangra' and are aesthetically decorated to make your stay comfortable. | | | The food served at the Judges Court is specially prepared from the ingredients of its own orchard, which consists of mango, lychee, grape, plum, parsimon, citrus and exotic trees like camphor, clove and cardamom. | | | The private suite has a kitchen, sitting room, dressing room and study with an open terrace overlooking the Dhauladhar mountain ranges. |
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http://www.indiatravelite.com/accommodations1/judgescourtkangra.htm
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| | Kangra Paintings - Bihari Sat Sai - Plate 1 |
| | When one seeks the other, they cling to each other in a warm embrace." | | | Kangra Paintings - Bihari Sat Sai - Plate 1 |
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http://www.goloka.com/docs/bihari/bihari_01.html
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| | Find in a Library: Kangra ragamala paintings |
| | To find this item in a library, enter a postal code, state, province, or country in the field above. | | | Subjects: Ragamala painting -- India -- Kangra Valley. |
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http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/wcpa/ow/80be5d1551622d0e.html
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| | Hotels & Resorts in Kangra. Get tour packages & tariffs for deluxe room accommodation in Kangra |
| | Get tour packages & tariffs for deluxe room accommodation in Kangra | | | Kullu, Manali, Dalhousie, Dharmshala, Kangra, Khajjiar, Kasuali, Parwanoo, Pragpur, Shimla, Solan, Taragarh, Una |
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http://indoexpedition.com/kangrahotels.html
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