Dharamsala is also the archaic name for a gurdwara, a Sikh temple.

?Dharamsala Himachal Pradesh • India
Dharamsala
Coordinates: 32°13′19″N 76°19′02″E / 32.222, 76.3172
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	29 km² (11 sq mi) • 1,457 m (4,780 ft)
District(s)	Kangra
Population • Density	19,034 (2001) • 656 /km² (1,699 /sq mi)
Codes • Pincode	• 176 xxx

Coordinates: 32°13′19″N 76°19′02″E / 32.222, 76.3172 Dharamshala can mean any of the following: Dharamshala: (Mostly spelt Dharamsala) A town in Himachal Pradesh, India. ... The Harimandir Sahib. ... Religions Sikhism Scriptures Guru Granth Sahib Languages English, Punjabi] A Sikh (English: or ; Punjabi: , , IPA: ) is an adherent to Sikhism. ... Temple of Hephaestus, an Doric Greek temple in Athens with the original entrance facing east, 449 BC (western face depicted) For other uses, see Temple (disambiguation). ... , Himachal Pradesh (Hindi: हिमाचल प्रदेश, IPA:  ) is a state in the north-west of India. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links India_Himachal_Pradesh_locator_map. ... Image File history File links Locator_Dot. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Location of Mirzapur and the 82. ... The geography of India is diverse, with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts, plains, rainforests, hills, and plateaus. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... To help compare sizes of different geographic regions, we list here areas between 10 km² (1000 hectares) and 100 km² (10,000 hectares). ... The divisions of a district. ... Kangra Kangra (Hindi: कांगडा़) is the most populous district of the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Example of a PIN: The PIN code of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh A Postal Index Number or PIN or Pincode is the post office numbering or post code system used by the Indian Postal Service. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

Dharamsala or Dharmshāla, (literally: "Rest House"; Hindi: धर्मशाला; Tibetan: དྷ་རམ་ས་ལ་; Hindi pronunciation /d̪ʱərmʃɑlɑ/) is a town and a municipal council in Kangra district in the northern regions of India in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Hindi (DevanāgarÄ«: or , IAST: , IPA:  ), an Indo-European language spoken all over India in varying degrees and extensively in northern and central India, is one of the 22 official languages of India and is used, along with English, for central government administrative purposes. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Municipal council (conseil municipal)(maire) // Despite enormous differences in population, each of the communes of the French Republic possesses a mayor (maire) and a municipal council (conseil municipal) which manage the commune from the mairie (city hall), with exactly the same powers no matter the size of the commune (with... Kangra Kangra (Hindi: कांगडा़) is the most populous district of the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. ... , Himachal Pradesh (Hindi: हिमाचल प्रदेश, IPA:  ) is a state in the north-west of India. ...

History

Dharamsala came into existence in 1849, it was selected as a site to accommodate a native regiment that was being raised in the town. Dharamsala originally formed a subsidiary cantonment for the troops stationed at Kangra Valley was fully occupied by its garrison and there was insufficient space for the civil station , a search for an alternate location was made. The ideal location for the cantonment was found at the slopes of the Dhauladhar, upon which stood an old Hindu sanctuary or 'Dharamsala' the name adopted for the town.

Dharamsala has been connected with Hinduism and Buddhism for a long time, with many monasteries having been established there in the past, built by Tibetan immigrants in the 8th century, however, these monasteries are believed to have declined, with traditional Hindu building styles experiencing a revival. The local Gaddi people are now almost all Hindu, and for the most part worship many gods and goddesses, principally Durga and Shiva. Hinduism is a religious tradition[1] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... A statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Tawang Gompa, India. ... Monastery of St. ... (7th century — 8th century — 9th century — other centuries) Events The Iberian peninsula is taken by Arab and Berber Muslims, thus ending the Visigothic rule, and starting almost 8 centuries of Muslim presence there. ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... The Gaddis are a tribe living on both sides of the Dhauladhar Range in the state of Himachel Pradesh, India. ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... In Hinduism, Durga (Sanskrit: ) is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess. ... For other uses, see Shiva (disambiguation). ...

In 1848, the area was annexed by the British, and a year later, a military garrison was established in the town. Dharamsala eventually became the administrative capital of Kangra District in 1852. It became a popular hill station for the British working in or near Delhi, offering a cool respite during the hot summer months. Kalimpong town as viewed from a distant hill. ...

The main street in McLeod Ganj

However, the town was virtually destroyed in a massive earthquake in 1905, which killed an estimated 20,000 people. Not only the town was devastated, but the nearby town Kangra was also ruined. After this, the British moved their summer headquarters to Shimla (also written Simla) which, though not far away, is off the main fault line and, therefore, less likely to experience a serious earthquake. Dharamsala still experiences frequent minor earthquakes. Image File history File links I, John Hill, took this photo in 2004. ... Image File history File links I, John Hill, took this photo in 2004. ... , Shimla   (Hindi: शिमला), originally called Simla, is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. ...

When the Dalai Lama left Tibet, Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru offered to permit him and his followers to establish a "government-in-exile" in Dharamsala in 1960. Since then, many Tibetan exiles have settled in the town, numbering several thousand. Most of these exiles live in Upper Dharamsala, or McLeod Ganj, where they established monasteries, temples and schools. The town is sometimes known as "Little Lhasa", after the Tibetan capital city, and has become an important tourist destination with many hotels and restaurants, creating a resurgence in tourism and commerce. This article is about the Dalai Lama lineage. ... The Prime Minister of India is, in practice, the most powerful person in the Government of India. ... Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (Hindi: , IPA: (November 14, 1889 – May 27, 1964) was a major political leader of the Congress Party, a pivotal figure in the Indian independence movement and the first Prime Minister of independent India. ... Official language Tibetan Headquarters Dharamsala Head of State (Dalai Lama) Tenzin Gyatso National Anthem Tibetan National Anthem, (Link) The Government of Tibet in Exile, officially named the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, is a theocratic government-like entity headed by Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai... Situated near the town of Dharamsala about 300km north of New Delhi in the Indian province of Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 1900 meters. ... For other uses, see Lhasa (disambiguation). ...

Since 2002, Dharamsala has hosted a Miss Tibet beauty contest. there. The winter capital Dharamsala has its secretariat at Sidhbari and the government would run for 2 months from there. Miss Tibet 2005 - Photo Courtesy of Lobsang Wangyal Productions[1] Miss Tibet is an annual beauty pageant held in Dharamsala, India. ... Mrs. ...

Geography

View of Dharamsala valley.

Dharamsala is located at 32.2167° N 76.32° E^[1], with an average elevation of 1457 metres (4780 feet). The area covered by Dharamsala is almost 29 km². Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1984x1488, 689 KB) View outside the valley of Dharamsala (India, Himachal Pradesh) taken in May. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1984x1488, 689 KB) View outside the valley of Dharamsala (India, Himachal Pradesh) taken in May. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ...

Dharamsala is in the Kangra valley, in the Dhauladhar mountains, and became the capital of the Kangra District in 1852. It can be accessible from Pathankot which is 120 km away. The nearest railway connection to Dharamsala is Kangra. The nearest airport is Gaggal at Kangra which is just 15km from Dharamsala . There is a daily flight from Dharamsala to Delhi. Kangra is a town at the confluence of the Bener River and Majhi River. ... The Dhauladhar range is a southern branch of the main Himalayan chain of mountains. ... , Pathankot (Punjabi: ਪਠਾਨਕੋਟ, Hindi: पठानकोट, Pashto: پٹھان ڪوٽ) a city and a municipal committee in Gurdaspur district in the Indian state of Punjab. ...

The town is divided between McLeod Ganj or Upper Dharamsala (which retains a British colonial atmosphere), and Lower Dharamsala (the commercial centre). Upper Dharamsala (elevation about 1,700 m or 5,580 ft) is about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) from Lower Dharmsala by road and is some 460 m (1,510 ft) higher. Situated near the town of Dharamsala about 300km north of New Delhi in the Indian province of Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 1900 meters. ...

McLeod Ganj, or Upper Dharamsala, is the residence of Tenzin Gyatso, the current Dalai Lama. A substantial community of Tibetan exiles resides in the town. There is a small Anglican church, St. John of the Wilderness, featuring stained-glass windows, just a few hundred metres from McLeod Ganj. Lord Dalhousie, one of the british viceroy, is buried here. Tenzin Gyatso (born 6 July 1935) is the fourteenth and current Dalai Lama. ... This article is about the Dalai Lama lineage. ... This article is about historical/cultural Tibet. ...

Demographics

As of the 2001 India census,^[2] Dharamsala had a population of 19,034. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Dharamsala has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80% and, female literacy is 73%. In Dharamsala, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...

Famous Personalities

Tenzin Gyatso (14th Dalai Lama/Current His Holiness) Tenzin Gyatso is the fourteenth and current Dalai Lama. ...

Namrata Singh Gujral (Hollywood Actress) Namrata Singh Gujral (Born 26 February 1976) is an American actress of Sikh faith, who is of Indian, Latin and Tibetan heritage and is a 1998 graduate from the University of West Florida. ...

Climate

During the months of December and January, snow and sleet is common. Summer temperatures range from 22 °C to 38 °C. It is very cold in winter as Dhauladar range of hills, at over 15000 feet, is close by and covered with thick snow during winter and sometimes in Autumn and Spring. The natural features surrounding the town include rich forests of Pine and Deodars. Rice, wheat and tea are grown around Dharamsala. Subgenera Subgenus Strobus Subgenus Ducampopinus Subgenus Pinus See Pinus classification for complete taxonomy to species level. ... Binomial name Cedrus deodara (Roxb. ... For other uses, see Rice (disambiguation). ... Species T. aestivum T. boeoticum T. dicoccoides T. dicoccon T. durum T. monococcum T. spelta T. sphaerococcum T. timopheevii References:   ITIS 42236 2002-09-22 Wheat Wheat For the indie rock group, see Wheat (band). ... For other uses, see Tea (disambiguation). ...

Connectivity

• The nearest airport is Gaggal Airport,it is an hour drive from Dharamsala.
• Air conditioned, deluxe buses ply from major cities like : Chandigarh, Delhi, Shimla etc.
• Nearest Railway station is Chakki Bank at Pathankot, which is 3 hours from Dharamsala and is well connected to rest of Northern India

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Places of attraction

Dal Lake is a small mid altitude lake (1,775 m above sea level) near of a very beautiful village Tota Rani in Kangra district (Himachal Pradesh) in northern India. ...

References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dharamsala
2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
3. ^ Himachal Pradesh Tourism Dep. Co.

• Verma, V. 1996. Gaddis of Dhauladhar: A Transhumant Tribe of the Himalayas. Indus Publishing Co., New Delhi.
• Handa, O. C. 1987. Buddhist Monasteries in Himachal Pradesh. Indus Publishing Co., New Delhi. ISBN 81-85182-03-5.

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External links

• 123himachal.com
• Himalaya fun and tours
• Dharamsala Net
• Wikitravel article on Dharamsala
• A small non-commercial website on McLeodgunj and Buddhism, Dharamsala
• Photos of Dharamsala

Picture Gallery

Shakyamuni Buddha at the monastery of Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso. Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Standing Buddha, ancient region of Gandhara, northern Pakistan, 1st century CE. Gautama Buddha was a South Asian spiritual leader who lived between approximately 563 BCE and 483 BCE. Born Siddhartha Gautama in Sanskrit, a name meaning descendant of Gotama whose aims are achieved/who is efficacious in achieving aims, he...	Prayer Drums, Dharamsala Image File history File links Download high resolution version (929x628, 118 KB) Summary Prayer drums, Dharamsala, India. ...	McLeod Ganj main street Image File history File links I, John Hill, took this photo in 2004. ...	Mules carrying locally mined slate, a material used on most roofs in the area. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1080x723, 107 KB)I, John Hill, took this photo in 1994. ... For other uses, see Slate (disambiguation). ...
Stupa & prayer wheels. Main street, McLeod Ganj, 2004 Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 235 KB)I, John Hill, took this photo in June, 2004. ...	View from Dharamkot: McLeod Ganj, Lower Dharamsala & Beas River. Sketch by Alfred Hallett, c. 1980 Image File history File links Download high resolution version (900x451, 362 KB)I own this sketch. ...	View outside the valley at Dharamsala Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1984x1488, 689 KB) View outside the valley of Dharamsala (India, Himachal Pradesh) taken in May. ...	A collection of Buddhism's teachings in Dharamshala, India. Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... A statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Tawang Gompa, India. ...

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