Friday, June 20, 2014

JOGINIS OF GREAT HIMALAYAN NATIONAL PARK BY AJAY

High Altitude Joginis of Great Himalayan National Park

Because of the remoteness and inaccessible mountain terrain a distinct culture and religious practices have been developed in this part of Himachal Pradesh and high altitude areas are often associated with many sacred places .  In Great Himalayan National Park , there are many JOGNIS ( outdoor prayer sites ) which are associated with mother Goddess . During summers local deity ( Devta of the area) and villagers visit these places. Some of the prominent Jognis in GHNP are –Tirath Jogni, Raktikhol Jogni,Raktiser Jogni,  Supakuni Jogni, Sara top Jogni,  Thini top Jogni,  Socha thach Jogni and Rakhundi top Jogni


Dhela Jogni



Tirath Jogni



Socha thach Jogni


Shupakuni Jogni


Raktiser Jogni



Raktikhol Jogni



Rakti Jogni


Rakhundi Jogni

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