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Kasol is a village in Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks of the Parvati River, on the way between Bhuntar to Manikaran. It is located 42 km east of Kullu at the height of 1640 meters.
Probably one of the few inter-faith spiritual places in the world, where people of all color, race or religions come meditate and find peace within this valley.
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The Kullu valley near the Ladakh region in the Indian Himalayas.
Kullu district stretches from the village of Rampur in the south to the Rohtang Pass in the North.
The largest valley in the district is called the Kullu Valley, which is also known as the Valley of the Gods. There is also a town called Kullu which sits on the banks of the Beas River in the central part of the valley. Another important valley in the district is the Lug valley where the main forest contractors have been extracting timber from the forests for the last 150 years and continue to do so today. Farther north lies the town of Manali.
In the eastern part of the district, the village of Manikaran contains Sikh and Hindu temples and popular hot springs. The Hidimba Devi Temple is at Manali. There are also many Sikh villages located close to Manikaran. To the northeast of Kullu Valley, lies the famous, Malana Valley.
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The mountain people are blessed with a strong back and balancing skills. Which is why, probably this man could carry all these empty apple crates high above himself.
The apple season was in full swing when we visited Manali. These crates are used to carry the apples from the farms to the markets.
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The main attraction of Manikaran are the hot water springs considered to be medicinal. Every hotel in Manikaran boasts of direct water supply from these hot springs. Manikaran also has a temple and a gurudwara and in 80 km east of Manali in the Parvati valley of Himachal Pradesh.
The legend of Manikaran tells how once traveling, the god Shiva and his wife Parvati found themselves in a green place surrounded by mountains on all sides. Delighted by the beauty of this place, they decided to stay and spend some time there. They are believed to have spent 1,100 years there.
Somehow Parvati lost her precious earring (mani) in one of the streams. Saddened by the loss, she asked Shiva to bring her back. Shiva ordered his servants to find the jewel; they couldn't do it, and he was extremely angry. He opened his third eye, a highly undesirable event that led to turmoil throughout the universe. Then they called on the snake god Shesha-naga to appease Shiva. Shesh-nag, with his hiss, caused boiling water to pour out of the bowels, bringing to the surface all the precious stones, including the one that Parvati had lost. Profit.
The water of this spring is believed to have healing powers. The temperature of the water is such that rice can be cooked in it.
Peaks after peaks and mountains after mountains… as it they’re hiding a world within their confines to protect it from the adversaries of modernity and destruction.
The legend of Manikaran tells how once traveling, the god Shiva and his wife Parvati found themselves in a green place surrounded by mountains on all sides. Delighted by the beauty of this place, they decided to stay and spend some time there. They are believed to have spent 1,100 years there.
Somehow Parvati lost her precious earring (mani) in one of the streams. Saddened by the loss, she asked Shiva to bring her back. Shiva ordered his servants to find the jewel; they couldn't do it, and he was extremely angry. He opened his third eye, a highly undesirable event that led to turmoil throughout the universe. Then they called on the snake god Shesha-naga to appease Shiva. Shesh-nag, with his hiss, caused boiling water to pour out of the bowels, bringing to the surface all the precious stones, including the one that Parvati had lost. Profit.
The water of this spring (not river) is believed to have healing powers. The temperature of the water is such that rice can be cooked in it.
The legend of Manikaran tells how once traveling, the god Shiva and his wife Parvati found themselves in a green place surrounded by mountains on all sides. Delighted by the beauty of this place, they decided to stay and spend some time there. They are believed to have spent 1,100 years there.
Somehow Parvati lost her precious earring (mani) in one of the streams. Saddened by the loss, she asked Shiva to bring her back. Shiva ordered his servants to find the jewel; they couldn't do it, and he was extremely angry. He opened his third eye, a highly undesirable event that led to turmoil throughout the universe. Then they called on the snake god Shesha-naga to appease Shiva. Shesh-nag, with his hiss, caused boiling water to pour out of the bowels, bringing to the surface all the precious stones, including the one that Parvati had lost. Profit.
The water of this spring is believed to have healing powers. The temperature of the water is such that rice can be cooked in it.
We were coming back from Manikaran sahib Gurudwara when i had seen this magic beauty. I didn't took a minute clicked around 50 different shots
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It was perhaps more than 10 years since I returned to Manikaran.
Growing up and spending most of my summers when I was little, remembering sky scorching mountains and the breath taking landscapes fascinated my imagination on the mysticism surrounded in its atmosphere and the people themselves.
The memories still vivid and as colorful as it were perhaps the first time here that I for the first time ever took a photo with a camera being little with someone I lost as my one of the closest loved one....
The legend of Manikaran tells how once traveling, the god Shiva and his wife Parvati found themselves in a green place surrounded by mountains on all sides. Delighted by the beauty of this place, they decided to stay and spend some time there. They are believed to have spent 1,100 years there.
Somehow Parvati lost her precious earring (mani) in one of the streams. Saddened by the loss, she asked Shiva to bring her back. Shiva ordered his servants to find the jewel; they couldn't do it, and he was extremely angry. He opened his third eye, a highly undesirable event that led to turmoil throughout the universe. Then they called on the snake god Shesha-naga to appease Shiva. Shesh-nag, with his hiss, caused boiling water to pour out of the bowels, bringing to the surface all the precious stones, including the one that Parvati had lost. Profit.
The water of this spring is believed to have healing powers. The temperature of the water is such that rice can be cooked in it.
Ali Ratni Tibba (5490m), in the center and Manikarn Spires on the right of Trans Himalaya of Himachal Pradesh seen from Prashar, Mandi, IN.
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Picture of a Lord Shiva statue in the midst of boiling hot sulphur springs at the temples of Manikaran near Manali in Himachal Pradesh, India
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#ParvatiValley is situated in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. From the confluence of the Parvati River with the River Beas, the Parvati Valley runs eastwards, through a steep-sided valley from the town of Bhuntar, in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh in Northern India.
Selfless service is contagious. Gurudwara at Manikaran is a good example of it.
Apart from all the mythology in Hindu and Sikh text (read wikipedia), Manikaran is famous for its Gurudwara and its hot springs. The town is slightly different from the rest of the Parvati valley, which has more of a Psychedelic vibe to it, if you know what I mean. Across Parvati valley there are several hot springs, though one by the side of the Gurudwara is probably the most used. The food that is served in the langar our here is partly cooked using the geothermal heat of the hot water from the this spring. One can stay and eat in gurudwara for free for as long as one wants. The atmosphere inside the Gurudwara, for that matter any Gurudwara, makes one admire the spirit of community service. One cant help but to offer himself selflessly for the service. The food is lovely and the intent with which it is served is even more so. And to top it, there is also hot tea made with black pepper at the end of the meal.
Recently the Gurudwara suffered severe damage due to a landslide on the mountain behind the premises. Apparently even that wasn't a show stopper. When we arrived there, trying to gaze if its open or not, we were surprised to discover it being operational at full swing.
DUM - Marijuana or ganja in hindi. This picture was taken in Manikaran which is just 4kms and 5 mins away from the Marijuana capital of India - Kasol.
Kasol has marijuana bushes growing like weeds all over the place. Its EVERYWHERE. The place is teeming with Israelis there. All hippies or random travelers who settle there for quite sometime for dirt cheap Marijuana.
River Parvathy : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parvati_Valley
The shot was taken from a small hanging bridge.
The significance of Nandi bull in religion is huge. Nandi bull is the animal that is often associated with the Lord Shiva. Nandi Bull was a great devotee of the lord and would always be seen with him. Nandi bull lived with lord Shiva in the Mount Kailash itself. The lord was also very fond of him and trusted him completely. The Nandi bull had immense strength and he knew how to fight battles. Lord Shiva’s son lord Kartik who was a great warrior learnt to fight from Nandi bull itself.
Different Stories.......There are many stories that are associated with the Nandi bull. It is said that he could take any form. He was so strong that no one could fight him in a battle. He would always be there to serve lord Shiva and fight for him. Nandi bull dedicated his life to the lord. This is exactly why the Nandi bull is still worshiped. You can easily locate the idol of the Nandi bull in any temple. The Nandi bull is mostly made from a black rock. In most of the temples you will find the Nandi bull facing the idol of lord Shiva.
You will notice that many people whisper their prayers into the ears of the Nandi bull. There is a very interesting story behind this custom. Goddess Parvati lost her memory. Lord shiva was very disturbed by this. He stared meditating along with goddess Parvati. Nandi bull decided that he will also be a part of this meditation. This is exactly why he sat in front of Lord Shiva’s idol. He ensured that he is connected with the Lord. During this meditation Jalandhar who was an enemy of the Lord Shiva abducted Goddess Parvati. Lord Shiva was not aware and he continued his meditation.
The Gods were scared and did not know how to inform Lord Shiva about this accident. They selected Lord Ganesha to pass this information. Ganesha tried to make Lord Shiva come out of the meditation but he failed. Then a very good idea struck Ganesha. He saw Nandi bull and he whispered all that he wanted to in the ears of the Nandi bull. The Nandi bull communicated all that he heard to the Lord Shiva. This is how Lord Shiva came out of his deep meditation. From that time this custom has come up that when we whisper something into the ears of t he Nandi Bull it gets communicated to the Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva listens to all these and he accordingly fulfils all the wishes.
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Perhaps one of the most sacred valley for many cultures in India, believing to be the place where once Lord Shiva and his wife Goddess Parvati once meditated. Also believed has been that the place consisted of some of the most beautiful as well as mystic and powerful stones capable to fulfilling any wish ( kind of like a sorcerer stone !).
Whereas for Sikhs, Guru Nanak the founder of Sikhism, came to this place in 15 Asu 1574 Bikrami with his disciple Bhai Mardana. Mardana felt hungry and they had no food. Guru Nanak sent Mardana to collect food for the langar (the Community Kitchen). Many people donated atta (flour) to make Roti(bread). The one problem was that there was no fire to cook the food. Guru Nanak asked Mardana to lift a stone and he complied and a hot spring appeared. As directed by Guru Nanak, Mardana put the rolled chappatis in the spring to his despair the chappatis sank. Nanak then told him to pray to God saying that if his chappatis float back then he would donate one chappati in His name. When he prayed all the chappatis started floating duly baked. Guru Nanak said that anyone who donates in the name of God, his drowned items float back., , ,
The place is famous for its hot boiling sulphur springs, which are revered by lakhs who come here for a dip in the curing waters. It is believed that the hot springs can cure skin diseases or even ease the swelling caused by gout. A huge Gurdwara has been erected in the memory of Guru Nanak who is believed to have visited this place. A number of Sikh and Hindu pilgrims visit the Gurdwara every year. The Ram Temple mentioned above, built in the 16th century, is situated near the Gurdwara.
The Road to the Valley opens up through a flowery recess in the heart of Mother Goddess Parbati, in Himachal Pradesh, India. The succulent vale of Parbati is located in the Western Kullu region of the Indian Himalayas and is essentially fed by the snow domes visible here.
These towers run eastwards immediately after Pir Panjal Range blooms into the Great Himalayas at DeoTIbba/ Indrasan (which is to left of this frame). While the river itself rises on the slopes of Pin Parbati Pass and materializes into a grand bounty fed by Dibibokari, Tosh and Malana Gorges in its course within the valley.
Ali Ratni Tibba aka Dharmatula and its sister peak Paptula (not visible here-northwards) symbolize the balance of Dharma (Natural Law) and Paap (Evil) to the locals of the valley. ART was first scaled in 1969 by the SCOTTISH party comprising DAVE NICOLL, Mrs. MARJORIE-ANNE HARPER, FRED HARPER and C. RADCLIFFE.
Just east to the skyline dominates the Manikaran Towers Group of rocky pinnacles. First to reach its summits was GRAHAM CLARK and his party in 1971. The latest reported ascent was by the Americans FREDDIE WILKINSON and PAT GOODMAN in 2007 [vimeo.com/10366680]
Further N-E into the frame is the high country of Tosh and Tichu Glaciers. And on the Divide of Tichu Glacier southwards (visible here) and Mighty Bara Shigri Glacier northwards, is Lal Qilla aka Kullu Makalu at 6349m.
Visible Northwards on the Bara Shigri Glacier, is the third highest peak of Bara Shigri Glacier after Parbati Peak and Shigri Parbat - The Kullu Pumori - 6553m. There names are inspired and probably so named by foreigners.
Both Lal Qilla and Kullu Pumori are iconic mountains in the Central Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh, but owing to their primitive location and very few summit attempts, they remain the lesser mortals.
The exposition is inspired from my few visits to Kullu and nearby, worked upon from maps in the Himalayan Journal and references based on Google Earth and Wikimapia. Hopefully a detailed and closer exploration is in the offing this summer, when i've planned to set camp at two high passes in this region.
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Kids on the way to school from Manikaran to Gargi village wich is based on altitude of 2200 m, Located in the Parvati Valley on river Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh, India
Rriver Parvathi (Himachal) : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parvati_Valley
The picture was taken from Kasol, on the way to Manikaran.
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