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fitting staircases. It was constructed with What To locally sourced timber and rough-hewn Naggar stones that give it a rustic appeal, in tune The erstwhile capital of the Kullu with its surroundings.

Rajas, Naggar is a small settlement SEE 5 Sights If you want to enjoy the bounty of nature on the banks of the Beas River. It is http://www.ixigo.com/places-to-visit-see-in-naggar-lp-1702071 and the silence of the mountains, the view a delightful little town located on a from the wrap-around verandah slope amidst a thicket of mountain 1 Naggar Castle overlooking the Beas Valley is particularly forests, commandeering excellent breathtaking. For the art lovers, a number of views of the surrounding Famous For : Cit Roerich's paintings are on display inside the landscape. There are a number of castle. Souvenirs displaying some of the notable temples and attractions Naggar (1760 m) was the capital of Kullu artist's famous works are available here. present here. State for around 1400 years. Naggar Castle is one of the main attractions of this place. There are three small shrines present within Less than a kilometer away lies the Roerich the premises that hold immense religious Art Gallery housing the paintings and significance. Of these, a special mention sculptures of Nicholas Roerich. Naggar is goes to the also a base for numerous treks to the Jagatipatt Temple located in the upper courtyard of the castle. It is a small square Chanderkhani Pass or to the remote valley Castle, Naggar, Manali, Kullu, structure containing a slab of stone which is of Malana. Himachal Pradesh, 175131, India believed to be the meeting point for all the Situated on top of a small mountain, the local deities in Kullu. splendid Naggar Castle is a must visit. Presently a The famous Bollywood hit song, Heritage Hotel (run by HPDTC), the castle Ye Ishq Hai from the movie was built by Raja Sidh Singh in the 1460 AD. Jab We Met was filmed here. The word "castle" might seem like a misnomer as this stone and wood 2 Nicholas Roerich Art Museum structure is devoid of any minarets or ramparts. Nonetheless, it boasts of a magnificent architectural splendour of the

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with Thangkas, Mandalas and gilded Nicholas Roerich Art Museum, Naggar, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, Naggar, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, paintings of Buddha. This places follows Naggar, Himachal Pradesh, India India India Lamrin, which is one of the Buddhist paths The The The of enlightenment. Roerich Museum was the former home of Tripura Sundari Temple is an ancient shrine Krishna Temple near Thawa is an example the famous Russian artist and philosopher, of great historical importance. It stands out of pyramidal carved stone temple Nikolai Roerich, who settled in the Kullu because of its striking pagoda-like architecture with an intricately carved Valley during his later years. In 1945, the architecture which is said to have been Shikhara. The carvings on the base of the house was also inhabited by the first lady of inspired from the temple resemble those from the Late Gupta Indian Cinema - Devika Rani, after she Hidimba Temple in Manali. Surrounded by period. The top portion was rebuilt in 1905 married Roerich’s son, Svetoslav, in 1945. carved wooden outbuildings, the main after the temple suffered significant damage After a while, the actress had the house structure is a 3-storeyed massive wooden from an earthquake. converted into an art centre, and named it structure that showcases the local style of the Roerich Museum in honour of her temple architecture and carvings. Apart from the idol of Lord Krishna, the idols father-in law. of Radha, Garuda and Laxminarayan are Goddess Tripura Sunday is the tutelary deity also present here. A small chariot is kept at Presently the museum houses Roerich’s ( the south of the temple, in which the lord is paintings, prints and family memorabilia. It Ishta Devi) for the locals here. According to taken out on a procession during the festival is jointly managed by the government of local belief, the temple was built by the of Dussehra. Russia and Himachal Pradesh. Most of his goddess herself after she took the form of a paintings were influenced by the sheer spider. This is why the temple is shaped like beauty of the lush mountains, the valley a web. Apart from the primary deity, stone Foreigners are not allowed inside the below and the scenic views of the splendid idols of Brahma, Ganesha, Shiva, Vishnu, temple. However, they are free to roam Beas River. The gallery also sells some Parvati, Lakshmi and the demon Tripura around in the courtyard. merchandises embellished with his Rakshasa are also present within the paintings which make for great souvenirs. temple. The temple organizes an annual fair 5 Dagpo Shedrupling during the month of May in honour of Monastery 3 Tripura Sundari Temple Goddess Tripura Sundari. Naggar, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, 4 Krishna Temple India The Dagpo Shedrupling Monastery is a relatively new monastery inaugurated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 2005. The monastery provides an insight to the lifestyle of the Tibetan monks in the area. The walls of the monastery are decorated