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Tirthan Valley: Bahu, Jibhi, Banjar & Chehni Kothi

Bahu, Jibhi, Banjar and Chehni in Tirthan Valley, Himachal Pradesh, are some of the prettiest places we've visited. Though it was cloudy and drizzling intermittently for the better part of the day, the sun kept floating in and out of the clouds, which allowed me to capture some pictures with mood and drama in them. In the evening, by the time we reached Chehni, the sky was clear and the sun had begun its descent - casting a soft golden light on the scenes. As is always the case in the Himalayas, we met some wonderful, friendly locals who shared their stories and warmth with us. All the photographs in this gallery were captured on 16th April, 2018.
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  • Viewing the procession.

    Viewing the procession.

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  • Prayers and rituals for Shringi Rishi Devta at Chehni.

    Prayers and rituals for Shringi Rishi Devta at Chehni.

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  • The palanquin of Shringi Rishi Devta. Chehni.

    The palanquin of Shringi Rishi Devta. Chehni.

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  • Palanquin of Shringi Rishi Devta, Chehni.

    Palanquin of Shringi Rishi Devta, Chehni.

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  • Dev Bhandar, Chehni.

    Dev Bhandar, Chehni.

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  • Chehni Kothi, a tower temple cum fort, is believed to be 1500 years old and is built entirely of stone and wood in the traditional Himachali Kath-Kuni architectural style. It was originally 15 storeys tall. An earthquake in 1905, however, destroyed its top five floors. Chehni Kothi is considered the tallest heritage structure in Himachal Pradesh. According to locals, the twin towers are residences of Gods and are stocked with ancient treasure. Consequently, they don't permit entry of outsiders inside either of the two towers.

    Chehni Kothi, a tower temple cum fort, is believed to be 1500 years old and is built entirely of stone and wood in the traditional Himachali Kath-Kuni architectural style. It was originally 15 storeys tall. An earthquake in 1905, however, destroyed its top five floors. Chehni Kothi is considered the tallest heritage structure in Himachal Pradesh. According to locals, the twin towers are residences of Gods and are stocked with ancient treasure. Consequently, they don't permit entry of outsiders inside either of the two towers.

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  • Kids having a good time. Chehni.

    Kids having a good time. Chehni.

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  • Locals arrive for the ceremony. Chehni.

    Locals arrive for the ceremony. Chehni.

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  • Stunning view of Deodar forests, traditional Himachali houses and fields. Chehni

    Stunning view of Deodar forests, traditional Himachali houses and fields. Chehni

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  • People congregate for the ceremony. Chehni.

    People congregate for the ceremony. Chehni.

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  • A village one would want to make home. Chehni.

    A village one would want to make home. Chehni.

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  • Steps, carved out of a single piece of wood. Chehni Kothi, a tower temple cum fort, is believed to be 1500 years old and is built entirely of stone and wood in the traditional Himachali Kath-Kuni architectural style. It was originally 15 storeys tall. An earthquake in 1905, however, destroyed its top five floors. Chehni Kothi is considered the tallest heritage structure in Himachal Pradesh. According to locals, the twin towers are residences of Gods and are stocked with ancient treasure. Consequently, they don't permit entry of outsiders inside either of the two towers.

    Steps, carved out of a single piece of wood. Chehni Kothi, a tower temple cum fort, is believed to be 1500 years old and is built entirely of stone and wood in the traditional Himachali Kath-Kuni architectural style. It was originally 15 storeys tall. An earthquake in 1905, however, destroyed its top five floors. Chehni Kothi is considered the tallest heritage structure in Himachal Pradesh. According to locals, the twin towers are residences of Gods and are stocked with ancient treasure. Consequently, they don't permit entry of outsiders inside either of the two towers.

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  • Locals observe the rituals. Chehni.

    Locals observe the rituals. Chehni.

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  • Locals offering obeisance to Shringi Rishi Devta. Chehni.

    Locals offering obeisance to Shringi Rishi Devta. Chehni.

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  • Stunning structure, indeed! Chehni Kothi, a tower temple cum fort, is believed to be 1500 years old and is built entirely of stone and wood in the traditional Himachali Kath-Kuni architectural style. It was originally 15 storeys tall. An earthquake in 1905, however, destroyed its top five floors. Chehni Kothi is considered the tallest heritage structure in Himachal Pradesh. According to locals, the twin towers are residences of Gods and are stocked with ancient treasure. Consequently, they don't permit entry of outsiders inside either of the two towers.

    Stunning structure, indeed! Chehni Kothi, a tower temple cum fort, is believed to be 1500 years old and is built entirely of stone and wood in the traditional Himachali Kath-Kuni architectural style. It was originally 15 storeys tall. An earthquake in 1905, however, destroyed its top five floors. Chehni Kothi is considered the tallest heritage structure in Himachal Pradesh. According to locals, the twin towers are residences of Gods and are stocked with ancient treasure. Consequently, they don't permit entry of outsiders inside either of the two towers.

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  • One can only marvel at the structure. Chehni Kothi, a tower temple cum fort, is believed to be 1500 years old and is built entirely of stone and wood in the traditional Himachali Kath-Kuni architectural style. It was originally 15 storeys tall. An earthquake in 1905, however, destroyed its top five floors. Chehni Kothi is considered the tallest heritage structure in Himachal Pradesh. According to locals, the twin towers are residences of Gods and are stocked with ancient treasure. Consequently, they don't permit entry of outsiders inside either of the two towers.

    One can only marvel at the structure. Chehni Kothi, a tower temple cum fort, is believed to be 1500 years old and is built entirely of stone and wood in the traditional Himachali Kath-Kuni architectural style. It was originally 15 storeys tall. An earthquake in 1905, however, destroyed its top five floors. Chehni Kothi is considered the tallest heritage structure in Himachal Pradesh. According to locals, the twin towers are residences of Gods and are stocked with ancient treasure. Consequently, they don't permit entry of outsiders inside either of the two towers.

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  • Shringi Rishi Devta. Chehni.

    Shringi Rishi Devta. Chehni.

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  • A close-up of the top storeys of Dev Bhandar. Chehni.

    A close-up of the top storeys of Dev Bhandar. Chehni.

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  • Playing cards is a popular pastime in these parts. Chehni.

    Playing cards is a popular pastime in these parts. Chehni.

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  • Dev Bhandar around sunset time. Chehni.

    Dev Bhandar around sunset time. Chehni.

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  • Friendly local man. Chehni.

    Friendly local man. Chehni.

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  • Friendly local man. Chehni.

    Friendly local man. Chehni.

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  • A local man who was a bit surprised to learn we were visiting all the way from Mumbai. Chehni.

    A local man who was a bit surprised to learn we were visiting all the way from Mumbai. Chehni.

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  • Time to catch up. Chehni.

    Time to catch up. Chehni.

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  • As the sun sets, people return to their routine.

    As the sun sets, people return to their routine.

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  • Another view of Chehni Kothi. Chehni Kothi, a tower temple cum fort, is believed to be 1500 years old and is built entirely of stone and wood in the traditional Himachali Kath-Kuni architectural style. It was originally 15 storeys tall. An earthquake in 1905, however, destroyed its top five floors. Chehni Kothi is considered the tallest heritage structure in Himachal Pradesh. According to locals, the twin towers are residences of Gods and are stocked with ancient treasure. Consequently, they don't permit entry of outsiders inside either of the two towers.

    Another view of Chehni Kothi. Chehni Kothi, a tower temple cum fort, is believed to be 1500 years old and is built entirely of stone and wood in the traditional Himachali Kath-Kuni architectural style. It was originally 15 storeys tall. An earthquake in 1905, however, destroyed its top five floors. Chehni Kothi is considered the tallest heritage structure in Himachal Pradesh. According to locals, the twin towers are residences of Gods and are stocked with ancient treasure. Consequently, they don't permit entry of outsiders inside either of the two towers.

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  • Beautiful cap :)

    Beautiful cap :)

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  • How's that for a residence? Chehni

    How's that for a residence? Chehni

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  • Another view of Chehni Kothi. Chehni Kothi, a tower temple cum fort, is believed to be 1500 years old and is built entirely of stone and wood in the traditional Himachali Kath-Kuni architectural style. It was originally 15 storeys tall. An earthquake in 1905, however, destroyed its top five floors. Chehni Kothi is considered the tallest heritage structure in Himachal Pradesh. According to locals, the twin towers are residences of Gods and are stocked with ancient treasure. Consequently, they don't permit entry of outsiders inside either of the two towers.

    Another view of Chehni Kothi. Chehni Kothi, a tower temple cum fort, is believed to be 1500 years old and is built entirely of stone and wood in the traditional Himachali Kath-Kuni architectural style. It was originally 15 storeys tall. An earthquake in 1905, however, destroyed its top five floors. Chehni Kothi is considered the tallest heritage structure in Himachal Pradesh. According to locals, the twin towers are residences of Gods and are stocked with ancient treasure. Consequently, they don't permit entry of outsiders inside either of the two towers.

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  • Green fields dazzling at sunset. Chehni

    Green fields dazzling at sunset. Chehni

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  • The kid, whom we encountered during our descent, was delighted to meet us. Chehni.

    The kid, whom we encountered during our descent, was delighted to meet us. Chehni.

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  • Lush green fields and forest around Chehni

    Lush green fields and forest around Chehni

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  • Tirthan Valley - Banjar region at sunset.

    Tirthan Valley - Banjar region at sunset.

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  • Tirthan Valley - Banjar region at sunset.

    Tirthan Valley - Banjar region at sunset.

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  • Apple orchard at sunset. Chehni - Bihar area.

    Apple orchard at sunset. Chehni - Bihar area.

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  • Back to Bihar village. Tirthan Valley - Banjar region in the background.

    Back to Bihar village. Tirthan Valley - Banjar region in the background.

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  • Back to Bihar village. Tirthan Valley - Banjar region in the background.

    Back to Bihar village. Tirthan Valley - Banjar region in the background.

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  • Kids playing in Bihar village. Tirthan Valley - Banjar region in the background.

    Kids playing in Bihar village. Tirthan Valley - Banjar region in the background.

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  • Kids playing in Bihar village. Tirthan Valley - Banjar region in the background.

    Kids playing in Bihar village. Tirthan Valley - Banjar region in the background.

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