Sarang Sharma
The Devi Kothi temple, in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, was constructed by Raja Umed Singh in 1754 CE. According to Chamba’s folk narrative, the king commissioned the construction of the temple, dedicated to Goddess Chamunda, on the fulfilment of a wish.
Raja Umed Singh was inclined towards…
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Sarang Sharma
The town of Chamba, located in the North-Western Himalayan region, was established in the eleventh century by Raja Sahilla of Varmana dynasty. The town holds a rich heritage of temple construction which dates back to the twelfth century. The temples of Chamba have attracted the attention of…
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Deepak Bhau Kumbhar
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Ritu Varuni
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Ritu Varuni
Nagaland has a rich tradition of wood craft that has its roots in an animistic past. Woodcarving is an art form that is largely related to architecture and ritual practices, and has been the forte of most of the 17 major Naga tribes in both eastern and western parts of the state. Besides…
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Vijay Sharma
In the hilly region of Chamba, which has extensive forests, wood is chiefly used for building, both in ordinary dwellings and in edifices of a more ornamental character, such as temples and shrines. In Bharmour, which is one of the five tehsils of the present Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, we…
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