Preneeta Sharma October 30,New Delhi From the aromatic flavours of Siddu and Sepu Badi to the distinctive taste of Kangra tea, Himachal Pradesh brought a delicious slice of its cultural heritage to Rashtrapati Bhavan, creating a proud moment for the state on the international stage. Traditional Himachali cuisine was specially curated for the prestigious state…
Kullu October 27 Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the sixth cultural evening of the International Kullu Dussehra Festival-2026 as the chief guest at Lal Chand Prarthi Kala Kendra on Monday evening. He extended greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion. Earlier, the Chief Minister formally inaugurated…
Traditional 90-minute procession circles Dhalpur as deities from Sainj Valley participate in centuries-old ritual Kullu, October 25: The third Jaleb procession of Lord Nar Singh was held on Sunday on the fourth day of the International Kullu Dussehra Festival, drawing devotees and tourists to witness one of the region’s distinctive religious traditions. The approximately 90-minute…
Says Lord Shri Ram’s life inspires society to uphold truth, duty, justice and righteousness OCTOBER 21 KULLU Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta today formally inaugurated the week-long International Kullu Dussehra Festival at the historic Dhalpur Ground in Kullu, marking the beginning of one of the State’s most renowned cultural and religious celebrations. The festivities commenced…
Urges people to speak local languages and connect younger generation with rich cultural heritage of state Calls for environmental protection and a drug-free youth Governor Kavinder Gupta today called for collective efforts to preserve the State’s rich cultural heritage, natural resources and traditional way of life. The Governor was speaking at the inauguration of ‘Mukhautasur,’…
Three-day district-level fair to be held from October 20 to 22, reviving a centuries-old princely tradition Shimla, October 13: The historic Dussehra fair of Junga will be held at the Government Senior Secondary School grounds from October 20 to 22, following permission granted by the Himachal Pradesh High Court. The decision has brought cheer to…
Solan: Deputy Commissioner Solan Manmohan Sharma on Tuesday released ‘Pahada Ri Shaan’, a new Pahadi music album by singer Rakesh Sharma, at a function held here. Congratulating the singer on the release, Sharma said the album would help promote and preserve Himachal Pradesh’s rich Pahadi culture and folk traditions. He said the state’s vibrant folk…
1,300-year-old Himalayan feast where food, faith and sustainability come together PRENEETA SHARMA A long before the world began talking about farm-to-plate dining, organic food and zero-waste kitchens, Himachal Pradesh had already been following these ideas through its traditional Dham. Believed to have a history of more than 1,300 years, Dham is not just a festive…
PRENEETA SHARMA From Kangri Dham and siddu to wild nettle tea and Chamba rajma, Himachal Pradesh’s traditional food took centre stage at the Himachal Culinary and Tourism Festival organised at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Shimla, Kufri, on World Tourism Day. Organised by the Him Aanchal Chef Association, the festival brought together chefs, students,…
Awards Ceremony Marks Grand Finale of Three-Day Celebration of Global, National and Regional Cinema Shimla, September 27, 2026: Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh presented awards to winning filmmakers at the prestigious Awards Ceremony of the 12th International Film Festival of Shimla (IFFS), marking the grand culmination of the three-day celebration of cinema at the…
