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Nirmand - Intach: J.Dafny 115011001459

The document discusses the village of Nirmand in Himachal Pradesh, India. It describes Nirmand as an ancient village with historical and architectural significance. The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has taken an initiative to create a sustainable development plan for Nirmand. The plan aims to conserve the built heritage through sustainable tourism while also reviving traditional arts and crafts. This will help preserve the village's culture and traditions while providing alternative incomes.

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Nirmand - Intach: J.Dafny 115011001459

The document discusses the village of Nirmand in Himachal Pradesh, India. It describes Nirmand as an ancient village with historical and architectural significance. The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has taken an initiative to create a sustainable development plan for Nirmand. The plan aims to conserve the built heritage through sustainable tourism while also reviving traditional arts and crafts. This will help preserve the village's culture and traditions while providing alternative incomes.

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NIRMAND –INTACH

Nirmand is a small village located in the Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of
1450m above sea level in the Sutlej valley. Nirmand is considered to be a sacrosanct place where
Lord Parshuram is believed to have settled the Brahmins in a bid to eliminate the Kshatriyas,
members of the warrior caste, from the face of the Earth. Nirmand has also been referred to as a
‘Harappan survivor’ by many historians. Some of the facts that ascertain the same are the
presence of grid lines that form the village, the primary temple of Parashuram as the citadel and
the role of the many fresh water springs in the village.

• Incidentally, Himachal is the • The architectural history of the village is also one to marvel at.
first state in North India to Almost all the heritage structures have beautiful wooden and stone
have entered into a formal carvings on facades and doorways.
agreement with the INTACH • The vernacular architecture is the backbone of the overall aesthetic
which will guide the state quality of the village. At the same time it complements the traditional
government in protecting the lifestyle of the villagers.
heritage left outside the •  Nirmand has been able to maintain its sanctity from the juggernaut
preview of the Archaeological of insensible human interventions in the name of development.
Survey of India (ASI). However this seems to be under threat as traces of changing trend
can be found in the peripheral developments. Therefore, this is the
right time when a comprehensive and holistic approach has to be put
into place

• INTACH has taken the initiative to prepare an integrated and holistic


sustainable development plan for Nirmand.  Sustainable tourism, along with Himachal’s priceless architectural heritage,
conservation and protection of the built heritage would be the major goals of folklore and exquisite crafts will now be
this initiative. Enhancing prospects of tourism will not only help provide an documented and conserved as the state
alternative income for the villagers but would also act as an inspiration for the government has signed an MoU with the
villagers to hold on to their traditions and preserve their mythology. Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural
• Along with built heritage, steps need to be taken for the revival of traditional Heritage (INTACH) for protecting the rare
arts and crafts like wood carving, stone carving etc which have almost become and diverse nature of the hill state’s legacy.
extinct. Hence it seems imperative to protect this beautiful Himalayan abode
and make it accessible for people to know and experience history in its living
form along with the rejuvenating ambiance that it offers. J.DAFNY
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