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Una District

Headquarters	Una 750 m.
Climate	HDL summers mild winter
Area	1,540 Sq. km
Population	3,78,269 persons
Density	246 persons per sq. km

General Information: Present District Una was part of Kutlehr state which is on the border of Kangra and Hoshiarpur districts and was founded by Raja Jaspal in 10th 11th century AD. Later it was declared part of Kangra district. It was only after the trifurcation of Kangra district in 1972 that Una was carved out as a separate district along with Hamirpur District.

Access:
Road 84 km from Dharamsala, 35 km from Jwalamukhi, 43 km from Hoshiarpur, 93 km from Nangal, 100 km from Jalandhar 75 km from Una. All these roads are mettled and lead to Bharwain which is 3 km short of the Temple.
Rail Nearest railway station is Hoshiarpur (Punjab) 43 Km.
Accommodation : Yatri Niwas, Bharwain 3 km short of the Temple run by Himachal Tourism provides a comfortable accommodation for night stay. (Phone:01976-5234) besides few other private hotels.

Places of Interest:


Chintpurni Temple: 940 m. Located on a hill top of Shivalik range the temple is nearer to the plains of Panjab. The temple built in 15th-16th century-dedicated to goddess 'Bhagwati Chhinmastika'or Chintpurni is known for fulfilling the wishes of the devotees. It is known that Sati's feet fell on this hilltop. The temple is decorated with tiles and chhatras of silver and gold. The goddess is worshipped in anthromorphic form. According to Puranic records the goddess is believed to have helped goddess Durga in preventing blood of demon-Raktabija from falling on the ground which otherwise would have given birth to other demons of similar strength. The main fair at the temple is held during Navaratras (April and October) and during days of Shuklapaksh of Shavan (August).	Nana Devi Temple: 1,508 m. Situated on the boundaries of Hamirpur, Kangra and Mandi district and at a distance of 21km from Hamirpur on way to Sarkaghat this 300 years old temple located on a hill top attracts tourists from all over the state. According to an intersting local legend whenever an attempt was made to shift the idol of the Devi from this place people carrying it lost their eyesight which got restored as soon as they installed it back again on the original spot also the local deity respected and worshiped by one and all. During Navaratras and month of Ashadh-big festival is held here.
Markand : Markand at a distance of 25 km from Bilaspur via Ghaghas or Brahmpukhar is associated with Rishi Markandya who is learnt to have performed stricktest austerities on his body here. A big fair is held here annually near a tank which is considered sacred and a dip in its holy waters is considered to cure infertility and infant diseases.	Narvadeshwara Temple: This temple was got built by Maharani Prassanni Devi, the wife of Maharaja Sansari Chand. The temple built in open yard in 'Panchayatan style' by the artisans of the darbar is adorned by wall paintings & the scenes of Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagwat Gita.
Deoth Sidh: Deoth-Sidh a famous pilgrim town is 56 km, away from Hamirpur town and only 10 km from Shah-Talai. Dedicated to Child Saint Baba Balaknath a cave temple is located here on a spur of a hill. As the name suggests, Deoth Sidh means 'Light of Truth'. The cave temple always remains lighted. Women are forbidden to enter the cave and thus pray and make their offerings on the entrance only. UNA 750 m. It has recently developed into a big market town with Mehatpur near Nangal (Panjab)	Nadaun: Only 28 km from Hamirpur and 10 km from Jwalamukhi towns, Nadaun is situated on the left bank of river Beas. This beautiful town was developed and chosen Sansar Chand of Kangra as his second capital due to the invasion of Maharaja Ranjit Singh on Kangra. Raja Sansar Chand not only established himself here in his new palace Amtar but also encouraged artists to settle here to promote Miniature Painting which attained its heights of perfection has a PWD and a Forest rest house. It is also very famous for Mahaseer fishing.
coming up as an important industrial township. Una is famous for Baba Bad Bhag Singh Mela held during the month of February attracting devotees from neighbouring villages of Punjab state also. Besides Jogi Panga and Baba Rudru are other religious places for Hindus.	Murli Manhorhar Temple: In one corner of Chowgan this temple was got built by Maharaja Sansar Chand in 1,785 AD. Constructed in 'Shir Shaili' this is akin to Rajputana Style. Idols of Bhagwan Sri Krishna and Radha alongwith paintings of 'gopis' are the attractions in the temple.
Tauni Devi: This temple, at a distance of 12kmHamirpur on road to Awa Devi has the idol of Tauni sister of Durga Mata. Large number of people collect h a special worship on lst Tuesday of Ashadh month fair and fulfilment of their wishes.