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Revision as of 04:44, 9 February 2013 by Utcursch (talk | contribs) (Migrated Infobox Indian Jurisdiction to Infobox settlement)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) Town in Himachal Pradesh, India| Sidhbari | |
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| Country |  India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Kangra |
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| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Sidhbari is a small town, situated in the foothills of Dhauladhar mountains, in Kangra district of the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.
Overview
Sidhbari derives its name from a sage, Baba Sidh. It is believed by the locals that the dhuni (burning piece of wood) here has been burning for centuries and has never been extinguished even once. Hence the vibhuti (ash) is said to have the sacred blessings of the Sidh Baba.
Since 2000, Sidhbari has gained renown as the temporary residence of the Karmapa (Ogyen Trinley Dorje).
Attractions
The small town of Sidhbari is bustling with activity due to several local attractions.
- Very near to the village is Chinmaya Ashram or Sandeepany Himalayas. In this Ashram is the Samadhi (resting place) of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda, founder of Chinmaya Mission.
- Sidhbari is also the temporary residence of the Karmapa (Ogyen Trinley Dorje), at Gyuto Monastery. Sidhbari is about six kilometers from Dharamshala, and about 15 kilometers from McLeodGanj, where the 14th Dalai Lama lives.
- One attraction for tourists in Sidhbari is the Naam Art Gallery, exhibiting paintings by European artists Elsbeth Buschmann and Alfred W. Hallett.
- Another attraction is the earthen architectural works of Didi Contractor, including several homes made of adobe and bamboo.
References
External links
- Chinmaya Mission Delhi
- www.mcllo.com An Informative,Travel and Community website of McLeodGanj,Dharamshala and Kangra Valley -look for Sidhbari Informations
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