Himachal Birds is an attempt at recording the birds of Himachal Pradesh and promoting birding among the youth and also providing a platform to birders to share their trip reports and images.Spreading awareness about conservation of depleting habitat would also be on its priority agenda.
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
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