HAMIRPUR Hamirpur (Hindi|हमीरपुर) is a town and the district headquarters of Hamirpur district in the Himalayan state of Himachal Prad...
HAMIRPUR
Hamirpur (Hindi|हमीरपुर) is a town and the district headquarters of Hamirpur district in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India.Hamirpur is located in a relatively colder region in western Himachal Pradesh with a lower altitude as compared to the otherdistricts of the state.
HISTORY
Carved out from the Kangra district in 1972, the district is closely associated with the Katoch dynasty. It was the part of old Jalandhar-Trigarta empire. it is referred to the people of this kingdom as great warriors and fighters. Even today Army is the largest employer for Hamirpuris, who form large bulks of Dogra Regiment, Jammu and Kashmir Rifles regiment as well as Hodson's Horse and Scinde Horse. In addition to their repute for being brave and professional soldiers they are well known for the hardiness characteristic of hill people thus earning the name VeerBhumi for Hamirpur as rest of Himachal calls itself Dev Bhumi.
CLIMATE
It is not a typical "Hilly & Chilly" type of climate in district Hamirpur, as it is closer to the plains.During winter, the climate is cold but pleasant when woollens are required. During summer the temperature is hot and cottons are recommended. Temperature does sometimes cross the 44 degree Celsius mark in summers.
FAMOUS PLACES
Shri Siddh Baba Balak Nath Temple, Deotsidh
It is the biggest holy shrine in Barsar tehsil of the district. It is situated on the Deotsidh Dhar Range in Shivalik Hills. It stretches across 44 kilometers from Hamirpur, 185 kilometersfrom Chandigarh, 93 kilometers from Nangal Dam (Railway Station), 64 kilometers from Una, 16 kilometers from Barsar and about 5 kilometers from Shah Talai.
Markanda
It is located in district Hamirpur, 6 KM away from Dera parol on the bank of Kunah Khad is the place of Markandya Rishi. According to Puranas, it is there that the idol of Rishi Markandya was installed. A Natural water spring is also located there. The fair of markanda is also famous.
Bhota
It is located on Dharamshala-Shimla road at a distance of 15 KMs. from Hamirpur towards Bilaspur.The place is famous for Radha Swami Satsang and one of the largest charitable hospital of the state have been constructed by the same religious trust.
LATHYANI
Now a days this place is also quite famous for the epic view of lake.The pleasent view and silence gave a fresh mood to every one.
LATHYANI
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