This is one of the most famous temples of Kangra Valley. This temple is in a unique tradition of goddess worship. It is a tradition that every year during the festival of Lohri, the Pindi of the goddess is decorated with a layer of butter. It is believed that in ancient times, the goddess had used butter to heal the wound he received during his battle with the demon Mahishasura. The view of the scenery pindi attracts thousands of pilgrims from near and far. Although the exact date of construction of this temple is not known, but in the early 11 th century the popularity of this temple had peaked. why Mohammed Ghazni invaded Kangra and looted the temple in 1009 years. Later in the year 1360 the Sultan Feroze Tughlaq damaged the structure and the earthquake of 1905, this temple was completely destroyed. Finally, the process of rebuilding the temple was completed in 1925.
What is a Mountain?
The dictionary defines a mountain as that which is ‘higher and steeper than a hill’.
A mountain is a landform that rises high above the surrounding terrain in a limited area. They are made from rocks and earth.
Generally, mountains are higher than 600 metres. Those less than 600 metres are called hills.
What do Mountains look like?
Mountains usually have steep, sloping sides and sharp or slightly rounded ridges and peaks.
Mountains can be rocky and barren. Some have trees growing on their sides and very high mountains have snow on their peaks.
Some common features of mountains include the following:
* the summit, or the top of a mountain;
* the slope, or side of the mountain; and
* a very steep valley between young mountains, known as a gorge.
Where are Mountains found?
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