New York: We all know that deep and meaningful relationships play a vital role in one’s overall well-being but still, most of us are bereft of emotional bonding in life. It is imperative, therefore, to listen to your heart and stay close to those who love you the most.
According to an interesting study, close relationships not only support individuals in their ability to cope with stress or adversity but also in their efforts to learn, grow, explore, achieve goals, cultivate new talents and find purpose and meaning in life.
Sheltered by the mountains and surrounded by tea gardens, Bir a small village in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. The place named Chaugaan near Bir serves as a landing ground and a base for Hang and Para gliders. The Paragliding in Bir Billing has been key element to adventure tourism boost in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh is known as a paradise of tourism. It has many known and unknown tourist places. Barot is one of such unknown places which has not received due encouragement and credit on tourism map of the state.
Barot
Located on a distance of 66 Kilometer from Mandi town, which is located on Chandigarh-Manali highway(NH-20), Barot is a beautiful destination surrounded by thick forests of Deodar trees. A series of attractions are in waiting for a traveler in this village. The reservoirs of the Joginder Nagar Hydel Power Project are located here. Barot is a wonderful location which provides enormous opportunities of angling, fishing and trekking to visitors. Barot became a hiving center of tourism in recent years.
In recent years (yes it is years) theft of Telephone cables in the state of Himachal Pradesh been occurring. There has been more than two dozens such thefts in Joginder Nagar tehsil area of Mandi district and more than 500 connectable telephone connections have been disconnected due to these thefts in last one year.
Bijli Mahadev Temple is situated in a meadow with lush green forests in the surroundings, 14 KM from Kullu. Bijli Mahadev temple is a ‘Kash’ style temple that has a “Shiva-Lingam”.
This place got its name “BijliMahadev” after the great miracle that occurs occasionally. The ‘Shiva-Lingam’ is struck by lightening and it breaks into pieces, then the priest of the temple collects all the pieces and joins them together with the help of butter acting as an adhesive. During ‘Shivaratri’ every year, great rush of devotees gather here to pay homage to Lord-Shiva.
Bijli Mahadev Temple
Bijli Mahadev Temple is located at an altitude of about 2,438 m in the Kullu Valley, Bijli Mahadev is one of the excellent temples in India. Located 14 km from Kullu, it can be approached by a difficult but rewarding trek of 3 km. A panoramic view of Kullu and Paravati valleys can be seen from the temple. The 60 feet high staff of Bijli Mahadev temple glistens like a silver needle in the sun. In this temple of lightning it is said that the tall staff attracts the divine blessings in the form of lightning. It is believed that the priest of the temple has to restore the Shiva-lingam placed inside the temple using butter and sattoo after every lightning as it shatters to pieces with flash of lightning.
Apple Orchard on the way to Bijli Mahadev
You get to see a panoramic view of Parvati and Kullu valley from this peak. When you turn around, there are no higher peaks to block your view in the close proximity.
Panoramic view of Bhuntar from Bijli Mahadev Temple
Importance of Bijli Mahadev
This place is full of mystery and miracles. The name comes from the fact that, the lightening (Bijli) strikes the Shiva linga inside the temple and breaks into pieces. The Shiva ling (Mahadev) will be joined together and installed in a special occasion using a locally made adhesive. One can witness the charred part (especially on the walls) inside the temple which is due to the flames resulted during lightning. Devotees can give offerings in the Hundi only kept inside the temple.
Panoramic view of meadows at Bijli Mahadev Kully Valley
Opposite to the temple there are small stone statues situated and one can perform pooja there too. A 20mtr tall pole is installed which has got some interesting story. The pole is made of Deodar tree in a nearby forest area. Once in a while during special occasions the pole will be replaced by another one made from the tallest Deodar tree found in the forest. The local villagers and people from surrounding places come together to replace the pole and is a festival celebration for all of them. The tree is carved in the square shape and fixed firm in the place. People feel that this is an opportunity for getting blessing from Lord Shiva and consider this activity as serving God.
Another Panoramic view of meadows at Bijli Mahadev Kully Valley
How To Reach
Airport :- Bhuntar Airport is the nearest airport 30 k.M.
Railhead :- Jogindernagar is the nearest railhead 150 k.M.
In addition, every Indian state has its own state animal, bird and flower. Since different states in India have different climate and cultivation the wildlife and the vegetation also differ according to the region and geography. For example, some species are found in one state but not in others and vice-versa.
Here is a haulage way system in Jogindernagar which is perhaps its only kind of track in the world. There are different haulage way stations in this particular transportation system starting from Buffer stop (4150 feet).Next is Adit Junction set at an altitude of 6000 feet is locally called as 18 number as it is imprinted over there. The water rushes down from the reservoir at Barot in the Uhl river through penstock pipes going down nearly a thousand meters (3280 feet). The loading capacity of haulage way cars are 15, 10, 5 tons. Higher the capacity, lower the speed. Haulage Way System or Trolley at Jogindernagar is one of its own kind in the world.
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Currently the haulage trolley functions partially. There are total 5 spans or points of the haulage way from Shanan, the base point near Joginder Nagar, to Barot. Starting from base the first point is “18 number” or Adit Junction which is nearly 1.5 KM from base. Currently the trolley runs twice a day everyday from base to 18 number. It runs once a week from the base to third point Winch Camp which is nearly 4 KM from the base. Barot is two point ahead (nearly 9 KM from the base) and trolley runs rarely and in special cases and occasion.
Swimming or relaxing in the pool during these hot summers may give you the much needed respite from the scorching heat, but this joyous moment can also bring trauma to your skin and hair.
This is mostly because of chlorine, a bacteria and germ fighting ingredient that is added to most pools to keep them clean and fresh.
SHIMLA: Will the 498km strategically important Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail project see the light of the day on Tuesdya’s Rail Budget. Not only the Himachal residents but even those residing in Ladakh are eagerly waiting to see what Modi government offers to them in its first Rail Budget. During UPA regime, planning commission had described the project as unviable but BJP leaders were terming it as project of national importance. As per the survey report, the cost of construction of this 498km long rail line has been has been calculated as Rs 22,831 crore with a negative rate of return of 4.46%.
With the arrival of monsoon, the number of malaria cases see a steady rise despite the fact that the disease isn’t season specific. This happens because the risk of transmission is highest during the humid rainy season.
Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites. The parasites are transmitted by infected Anopheles mosquitoes, called ‘malaria vectors’, which bite mainly between dusk and dawn.
Melbourne: Staying in a cool environment may help you stay fit as researchers have discovered that such environment stimulates growth of brown fat that burns energy to generate heat and may protect people from diabetes and obesity.
Ambient temperatures can influence the growth or loss of brown fat in people, cool environments stimulate growth, warm environments loss, the findings showed.
Chanchal Pal Chauhan, ET Bureau | Jun 23, 2014, 09.45AM IST
If you are planning to buy a car and fuel efficiency is what you are looking for, consider Honda. Honda Car’s newest generation City is the least thirsty among the cars manufactured and sold in India, followed by Amaze, another sedan from the Japanese auto maker. Local market leader Maruti Suzuki doesn’t have any of its models on the list of the top 15 fuel-efficient cars that ET has prepared based on data announced by auto makers.
New Delhi: Summers are here with all their heat, sweat and high humidity levels leaving you exhausted and de-energised. To beat the heat, pineapple is one of the best food packed with anti-oxidants.
Its anti-oxidant properties not just helps fight against diseases like atherosclerosis, heart diseases, and various cancers, but also aids digestion and boosts immune system to save you from this scorching heat.
London: Do you experience food craving just by looking at images of delectable food items regardless of how recently you had eaten? Check if your are overweight.
“Some people may have an instinctive, psychological predisposition to binge eating,” said Claus Voegele, a professor of clinical and health psychology at University of Luxembourg in Luxembourg.
odour. Although it just happens somehow causing us shame, discomfort and stress because of its unpredictability and recurrence.
Yet few know what causes it. But worry not, as American Board Certified Dr Kiran Lohia MD, and Medical Director of Lumiere Dermatology, New Delhi, comes to your help and tells you all about it – causes, treatment and prevention, so you can suffer no more! Read below to learn more about this thwarting odour.
odour. Although it just happens somehow causing us shame, discomfort and stress because of its unpredictability and recurrence.
Yet few know what causes it. But worry not, as American Board Certified Dr Kiran Lohia MD, and Medical Director of Lumiere Dermatology, New Delhi, comes to your help and tells you all about it – causes, treatment and prevention, so you can suffer no more! Read below to learn more about this thwarting odour.
New Delhi: We all love the good things that monsoon brings, be it the cloudy weather, the cool breeze gently caressing you, the rain drops or the hot tea.
But, don’t just get lost in this ‘dreamy’ picture, but also devote your attention towards the downside of this humid weather. Come rains, keep your skin flawless by figuring out what your skin needs and follow your skin care regime religiously.
New Delhi: Jamun, popularly known as the black plum is a fruit loaded with several nutrients and has many health benefits. Glucose and fructose are the major sugars found in this summer fruit, it is also laden with minerals and has fewer calories as compared to other fruits.
It has various medicinal properties some of which are listed below:
Step 1- If you have sensitive skin use a gentle scrub, else you can opt for a normal one.Dab it on your skin with a few drops of water, rub it and massage it well in circular motion. Then wash your hands in lukewarm water.
Step 2- Apply deep moisturising cream and massage well.
Step 3- Use cotton gloves or simply wrap your hands with a cotton handkerchief and keep it on till morning.
Washington: Researchers have discovered a small molecule that predicts treatment response for depressed patients.
According to researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute, levels of a small molecule found only in humans and in other primates are lower in the brains of depressed individuals.
