अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
What is the historical significance of Bhakra Dam in Bilaspur?
Bhakra Dam, completed in 1963 across the Sutlej River, is a 226-metre-high concrete gravity dam, hailed by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as a 'Temple of Resurgent India'. It impounds Gobind Sagar Lake, which submerged the ancient princely capital of Old Bilaspur.
When do the submerged temples of Old Bilaspur become visible?
The carved stone spires of the 8th-to-16th-century Solanki and Nagara-style submerged temples emerge from the receding waters of Gobind Sagar during the peak summer dry months between April and June.
What is the religious importance of Shri Naina Devi Ji Temple?
Shri Naina Devi Ji Temple is a sacred Shakti Peeth perched atop Naina Dhar at 1,177 metres. It marks the holy spot where the eyes (Nayan) of Goddess Sati are believed to have fallen, accessible by stone steps and a scenic passenger ropeway.
What is the Nalwari Fair and when is it celebrated?
The Nalwari Fair is an annual cattle trading and cultural spectacle established in 1889 by British Superintendent W. Goldstein. Held every March at Luhnu Ground, it is famous for traditional Dangal wrestling bouts and cattle trading.
How do you reach Bilaspur from Delhi and Chandigarh?
By road, Bilaspur is located along NH-205, approximately 135 km from Chandigarh (3.5 hours) and 380 km from Delhi (8 hours). The nearest broad-gauge railway station is Kiratpur Sahib (65 km), with daily trains connecting to New Delhi.