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Bharatiya festivals and holy days are designed to reveal the greatness and integrity of Indian culture. Some festivals welcome the seasons of the year, the harvest, the rains, or the full moon. Others celebrate religious occasions, the birthdays of divine beings, saints, and gurus (revered teachers), or the advent of the New Year.
Spring is here and for the people in the cold hilly state of Himachal Pradesh it is time for fun and festivity with the celebrations of Maha Shivratri.
   

Maha Shivratri is celebrated throughout the country. Maha Shivratri falls on the I3th (or I4th) day of the dark half of 'Phalgun' (February-March). The name means "the night of Shiva". The ceremonies take place chiefly at night.Proclaimed by ancient Indian texts as Devbhumi -- "Land of the Gods" -- and believed to be the earthly home of the mighty Lord Shiva; Himachal Pradesh has an almost palpable presence of divinity.

Mandi also known as Choti Kashi celebrates the auspicious festival of Maha Shivratri in the month of February with devotion and religious fervor. The week long festival is celebrated with cultural programs held at night and people enjoy the day by participating in the various stalls put up in the fair.

Shiv ratri fair is also celebrated at Baijnaths Shiva Temple in Kangra district.Indian festivals showcase the pageantry of our country and are interwoven into the fabric of our lives... celebrate the colourful festivals of our country with us.
 
Shivratri Fair
Internation Maha Shivratri Festival
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The old and new combine in good measures at the Menri Bompo Monastery in Sirmour
Himachal Pradesh is a land of gods and deities and its legendary temples are just beautiful. But very few people know that just 14 km. from Solan, and 50 km from Chandigarh is a beautiful temple called the Menri Bompo Monastery near Kalaghat on the Solan-Sirmour border in Sirmour district.
This magnificent monastery can easily be called the combination of ancient and modern, because its history dates to ancient times. Interestingly, it was built and established just four decades back in 1965. The history of the Menri Bompo faith is about 1800 years old.
 
Icing on the cake
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Shimla is a popular honeymoon destination and you will find the couples there no matter what season and hoteliers pamper them with packages and discounts
Apart from weather, Shimla has another season, namely honeymoon season, bestowed by Marriage Gods and pundits
 

LOVE IN SHIMLA:

Snow or no snow, Shimla still remains the favorite’s destination for honeymooners.
 
Valentine's Day
   

Let this valentines overwhelm your beloved with your love in the shape of a memorable romantic getaway package specially made for you.
 

Enjoy a Valentines Day Getaway in Queen of Hills that is Shimla, as Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year and this is the time to connect with your sweetheart and make her feel special.
 
 
         
     
 
     

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