Una

Una:- Una is the one of the district of Himachal Pradesh. Kangra district into three districts namely Una, Hamirpur and Kangra.The famous places of Una are ‘Chintpurni’ Goddess temple, Dera Baba Barbhag Singh, Dera Baba Rudru, Joggi Panga, Dharamshala Mahanta, Dhunsar Mahadev Temple Talmehra, Shivbari Temple Gagret and Mini Secretariat. Una district is well developed in the industrial sector due to close proximity to Punjab. On 11th January 1991, Una has been provided with railway line broad gauge track from Nangal(Punjab) to Una.In winter, climate is cool, woolen clothes required. In summer, climate is hot, cotton clothes required. From July to September, it is rainy & humid.

Places to visit in Una:-

1. DHYUNSAR MAHADEV

2. SHIV BARI – GAGRET

3. PIR NIGAHA – BASOLI

4. DHARAMSHALA MAHANT

6. MATA CHINTPURNI JI

DHYUNSAR MAHADEV:- Situated in Bahi village near Talmehra in Bangana Tehsil of Una dist Dhyunsar Mahadev Temple is corrupted form of Dhaumyeshwar Sadashiv Tirath. It is believed that ‘kul-purohit’(family priest) of Pandavas DHAUMYA RISHI while wandering came to this place and attracted by its serenity and beautiful surroundings, sat in reverence to worship lord Mahadev. More than fifty years back, Swami Anand Giri came from Uttarkashi and renovated the badly damaged and dilapidated temple into a beautiful place.

SHIVBARI GAGRET:- Shivbari Gagret is on the Hoshiarpur-Dharamshala road near Gagret bank of river Swan. As per a belief the lord Shiva’s temple in the Shiv Bari was got constructed by Guru Dronacharya to facilitate his daughter Jayati to worship lord Shiva. Thousands of people from the nearly area visit Shiva temple to offer bouquets to the Shiva linga during the months of July And August.

PIR NIGAHA – BASOLI:- Another important fair being held in Una. The shrine of Pir Nigaha is situated in Basoli village which is about eight kms. from Una. Earlier a fair used to be held on each Thursday in ‘Vikrami month Jeth’ when people brought cattle to be cured of evil sight and diseases. The local Panchayat under the able guidance of District Administration is trying to provide more and more facilities to the devotees/pilgrims visiting the shrine. Pir Nigaha basoli is a very beautiful place in Himachal Pradesh.

DHARAMSHALA MAHANTA:- Situated near the holy abode of Goddess Chintpurni, about 62 kms. from Una. Baba Nakodar Dass during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Baba Nakodar Dass who was a ‘Panchdevaupaska’ gave the pride of place to the worship of lord Vishnu. A part from its historicity and religious importance Dharamshala Mahanta is known for its murals/wall paintings. There are two buildings of note. The style of paintings in one is entirely different from that of the other.

MATA CHINTPURNI JI:- Mata Chintpurni Temple is a single storeyed building made of stones. Its base is square and a dome provides the center of its roof. The main entrance to the temple faces north. An old banyan tree, with a raised platform at its feet, stands in front of the entrance.Read more:-https://www.himkhoj.com/location/una/