What is the famous dance in Himachal Pradesh?
Nati
Nati is the most famous dance of Himachal Pradesh. It is listed in the Guinness world record book as the largest folk dance.
What is mala dance of Himachal Pradesh?
The Kayang Mala or the Garland Dance is one of the most famous dance forms of Himachal Pradesh. It derives its name from the garland formed by the dancers by weaving their arms in a criss-cross pattern and each dancer becomes a bead or a part of what goes on to be a truly alluring formation.
Which is the most popular dance of Himachal Pradesh?
Nati dance
Himachal Pradesh has retained its rich traditional culture in spite of the growing modernization. The mountains and valleys of this region are reflected in its dance forms. Nati dance is the most famous folk dance of this state. It is performed by a group of people with accompanying musicians.
How many types of dance are there in Himachal Pradesh?
It has about thirteen forms and is predominantly performed during the festival of Dusshera. The dancers wear colorful tunics and sway to the rhythm of the music.
How many districts are there in HP?
12 districts
Administratively, it is divided into 12 districts, 75 tehsils and 75 blocks. The city of Shimla is the capital of the state. The state took its name Himachal from the Himalayas. Himachal Pradesh is a hilly and mountainous state situated between 30o 22´ and 33o 12´ north latitude and 75o 47´ and 79o 4´ east longitude.
Which are the dance forms of Himachal Pradesh?
Himachal Pradesh Dances
- Chham Dance. Chham dance is splendid dance performed by the Buddhist monks, known as Lamas, in the courtyard of monasteries during religious and other festivals, as a part of the celebrations.
- Chhanak Chham.
- Dandras Dance.
- Kullu Nati.
- Lahauli Dance.
- Losar Shona Chuksam.
- Nati Dance.
- Thoda Dance.
Who is DC of HP?
Deputy Commissioner Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
| Name | Cadre | |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nipun Jindal, IAS Deputy Commissioner Kangra. (H.P.) | 2014, IAS H.P. Cadre | dc-kan-hp[at]nic[dot]in |
Which is the capital of HP?
ShimlaSummer
DharamshalaWinter
Himachal Pradesh/Capitals
The city of Shimla was the summer headquarters of preindependence British viceroys; it is now the state capital and, at an elevation of about 7,100 feet (2,200 metres), one of the largest and most popular mountain resorts in the country.
Which is the longest river in HP?
Chandrabhaga
The Chandrabhaga or Chenab is the largest river (by volume) in Himachal Pradesh, and it is formed with the merging of two rivers – Chandra and Bhaga at Tandi in Lahaul.
Who is SDM of Mandi?
Sh. Arindam Chaudhary
Sh. Arindam Chaudhary, IAS | District Mandi, Government of Himachal Pradesh | India.
How big is the Pangi Valley in Himachal Pradesh?
The Pangi valley of Chamba district is a serene, quiet area inhabited by a tribal folk of only 17,600 people in Himachal Pradesh at 7000 ft to 11000 ft above sea level. Despite it being of natural beauty, it is underdeveloped and hidden away with uneven roads and scanty resources covering a whopping 1600 km sq.
Which is the male dance of Himachal Pradesh?
The Keekali dance form is a dance of young girls. The girls hold each other’s hand crosswise and rotate swiftly on their toes. The Bhangra is a male dance which was originated in the Punjab and is also performed in some areas of Una.
Is the Pangi Valley Open in the winter?
Pangi Valley is only connected via roads. One can reach there via helicopter too, which is sometimes available, during Spring or Winter. The valley is closed for tourists for most of the year due to heavy snowfall and dangers of avalanches; even on months it is open, the roads are not shy of danger.
Which is the administrative headquarters of Pangi Valley?
Killar: Killar is the administrative headquarters of sorts of the Pangi valley where trickles of urbanisation can be seen. It is located in a little hamlet located deep in a narrow gauge of the Chenab river in the district of Chamba.