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Religious buildings and structures in Himachal Pradesh (5 C) Pages in category "Religion in Himachal Pradesh" This category contains only the following page.
Himachal Pradesh is a multi-religion practising, multicultural and multilingual state. Some of the most commonly spoken languages are Hindi and the various Pahari languages. [ 1 ] The Hindu communities residing in Himachal include the Brahmins , Rajputs , Kannets , Rathis and Kolis .
Hinduism is the major religion in Himachal Pradesh. More than 95% of the total population adheres to the Hindu faith and majorly follows Shaivism and Shaktism traditions, [ 116 ] the distribution of which is evenly spread throughout the state. [ 117 ]
After a lull in the spread of Buddhism in the state during the 10th century, the Tibetan King Yeshe Od of Guge took the initiative to revive it. Of the 21 scholars he had sent to revive Buddhism in the Trans Himalayan region, only two had survived, and one of them was the famous scholar-translator Rinchen Zangpo who transfused Buddhist activity in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
The Sanjauli Mosque, located in Sanjauli, Himachal Pradesh, is a notable place of worship for the local Muslim community in the Shimla region. Initially established in 1907, the mosque has seen multiple expansions over the years, including the addition of extra floors after 2007. [5]
Lippa Monastery, Himachal Pradesh, India: Lippa Monastery is situated at Himachal Pradesh, India.The construction was started by Pandit Deva Ram ( 1744) and completed by his son Lama Sonam Dubkey. [18] It is at an altitude of 2438 meters. The Monastery temple is called Goldang Chakodar and houses the ancient religious texts – The Kangyur and ...
Inside the Gurudwara Paonta Sahib, Sirmour dist., Himachal Pradesh. Sri Talab Asthan and Sri Dastar Asthan are the vital places inside the Sikh shrine. Sri Talab Asthan is used for disbursing salaries and Sri Dastar Asthan is used for organizing the turban tying competitions.
Bharmour, also known as Machu Picchu of Himachal, formally known as Brahmpura, was the ancient capital of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.Situated at an altitude of 2,100 metres in the Budhil valley, forty miles to the south-east of Chamba, Bharmour is known for its scenery and for its ancient temples.