Shringi Vatika and Neighborhoods
Mridula’s blogs about [tag]Shringi Vatika[/tag] and the journey towards it refreshed my memories about visiting that place back in April 2006. It was a bicycle expedition to Jalori pass from Kullu in Himachal Hradesh.
Wikipedia stub on Shringi Rishi:
[tag]Shringi Rishi[/tag] was the legendary Indian [tag]Hindu saint[/tag] or Rishi of sage Kashyapa ’s lineage.Shringi Rishi was great saint of the Ramayan era of ancient India.His father was great saint Vibhandak Rishi.Shringi Rishi performed ‘Putrakameshti Yajya’ for King Dashrath of Ayodhya,after that Lord Rama and his three brothers were born….A temple of Shringi Rishi, is also located at Banjar in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, in whose honour a fair is held every year in May.
A small village located above the temple of Shringi Rishi has two intimidating [tag]tall structures[/tag] These towers, the highest one being 11 storeys high was built in 19th century at an height of about 7000ft. The earthquake of 1095 destroyed two floors of the tower. Entry is now restricted to the buildings, but the priest was very generous to allow visitors from Mumbai to take a peek inside the sacred temple located on the highest level. Its a wonder and a priceless [tag]archeological landmark[/tag]. Unfortunately not many people know about it.
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#1
Aravind Mar 09, 2007 12:55This is crazy indeed!
You are crazy too. Been to such heights on a bicycle? Why!
#2
Mridula Mar 13, 2007 10:44Priyank, was this by any chance the YHAI expedition? Lovely structure, but is it located right across the village from Shringi Vatika? Wonder how I missed it!
#3
My Himachal blog Mar 14, 2007 13:57Check http://himachal.us for detailed snaps and for details about the state. Also shar stories!
#4
My Himachal blog Mar 14, 2007 13:59Check this post:
http://himachal.us/2005/03/18/hidden-himachal/91/photo-essay/avnish-katoch
#5
Cuckoo Mar 15, 2007 12:22Hi,
Came here from Mridula’s blog. The structure looks a little short for a 11 storey bldg. What would be the total height approx ?
#6
Priyank Mar 18, 2007 10:21Aravind
Yes, isn’t being crazy part of the fun??
Mridula
Yep, it was YHAI. The village is a hike on the mountain next to the vatika. You should go there!
Himachal blog
Thanks for the wonderful treasure! Your blog is fantastic, so is the Prashar lake near mandi. Great photograph!
Cuckoo
Yea, top 2 floors were lost in the 1905 earthquake. So its only 9 floors now I guess