Nirmand

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| name = Nirmand
| other_name = निरमंण्ड
| nickname = Kashi of Himalayas
| settlement_type = [[Village]]
| image_alt = Nirmand,Himachal Pradesh
| image_skyline = Nirmand Village areal view.jpg
| image_caption = Nirmand village areal view, Himachal Pradesh
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Himachal Pradesh, India
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Himachal Pradesh]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kullu district|Kullu]]
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| area_total_km2 = 2.5
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| elevation_m = 1450
| population_total = 6,593
| population_as_of = 2011
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| population_footnotes = <ref name="NRM">{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/12977-nermand-himachal-pradesh.html|title=Nirmand Population, 2011 Census of India|publisher=Census 2011 India|accessdate=28 April 2018}}</ref>
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| demographics1_title2 = Unofficial
| demographics1_info2 = [[Pahari language|Pahari]]
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| utc_offset1 = +5:30
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| postal_code = 172023
| registration_plate =[[List of RTO districts in India#HP.E2.80.94Himachal_Pradesh|HP]]-35
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'''Nirmand''' is a village located in [[Kullu district]], of the [[India]]n state of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. It is one of the largest villages in [[Himachal Pradesh]] and serves as the headquarters of Nirmand Tehsil and Nirmand developmental block of Kullu district.

Overlooking the Satluj valley in the lesser-known Seraj region of [[Kullu district]], and about 150 km from Shimla and 17 km from Rampur, is the large Nirmand village. This village has been in existence since the early Vedic period, making it one of the oldest rural settlements in India. A number of ancient stone and wooden temples dating back to the 6th and the 7th centuries A.D. speak of Nirmand’s religious and historical importance. For this reason it is often called the "Kashi of the Himalayas."

==Temples==
One of the ancient shrines in the village is dedicated to Goddess [[Ambika (goddess)|Ambika]], a form of the Hindu Goddess [[Durga]]. Although the original structure has been altered, several old stone sculptures have been preserved in the temple complex. A unique feature of the temple is its roof, which is made of pure copper sheets. Another temple nearby, called Dakshineshwar Mahadev Temple or Deccani Mahadev Temple, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Its lingam is believed to have been brought from Deccan, and hence the name. The temple is renowned for its intricately carved wooden doors and pillars that are probably the finest examples of woodcarving in the state. Nirmand’s principal shrine, however, is the Parshuram temple complex, which is built in the traditional Pahari style with gabled slate roof and extensive use of wood and stone. The exterior wooden balconies and pillars are elaborately carved in folk style, depicting scenes from the Hindu mythology. The temple complex resembles a hill fortress, which encloses a small courtyard with the only entrance from the western side. The northern section of the temple is a double-storeyed structure, which houses the legendary bhandar (storehouse) that is believed to contain priceless artefacts of which little is known.

==Legend==
Nirmand is believed to have been established by [[Parashurama|Parshurama]] during the [[Mahabharata]] era. There are more memorabilia supposed to be from the same time. On the way to [[Shrikhand Mahadev|Shrikhand Peak]], there are the famous '[[Bhima]]-Pathara', which basically means 'Bhima-Stone', these are said to be rocks that [[Bhima]] used to make his way to heaven during their ascent to [[Svarga|Swarg Lok]], alongside the other [[Pandava|Pandavas]] brothers.

==Demographics==
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Nirmand village had a population of 6,593 with 3,409 males and 3,184 females.<ref name="NRM"/> The literacy rate was 80.89%. The [[scheduled caste]]s and [[scheduled tribe]]s comprised 49.92% and 0.49% of the population respectively.<ref name="NRM"/> Though [[Brahmin]]s predominate in the core old and new areas of the village, scheduled castes are dominant in other areas in the vicinity of the main village. [[Sunar (caste)|Sunar]]s and [[Rajput]]s are other castes found in the village.

==Access==
The village is well connected by a major district road with the nearby town [[Rampur, Himachal Pradesh|Rampur]]. Regular government and private buses ply to Rampur, other nearby towns and villages, the state capital [[Shimla]] and the district headquarters [[Kullu]].
*Distance from [[Shimla]]: 147 km
*Distance from [[Rampur, Himachal Pradesh|Rampur]]: 17 km
*Distance from [[Kullu]]: 180 km
*Distance from [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]]: 218 km


==Attractions in and nearby Nirmand==
* Ambika Mata Temple
* Dakhini Mahadev Temple
* Parashuram Kothi
*Visheshwar Mahadev Temple in Sirkoti
*Dev-dhaank Mahadev
* Shrikhand Peak<ref>{{cite web|url=https://himachalwatcher.com/2014/01/22/shrikhand-mahadev-a-heavenly-himalayan-trek/|title=Shrikhand Mahadev Peak}}</ref>
* Baga Sarahan<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.himachal.nic.in/photo_week.php?lang=1&dpt_id=17&photo_id=983&arc_da=24052015_29052015&arc=1|title= Baga Sarahan}}</ref>
* Rampur Hydro Project<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sjvn.nic.in/project-details.htm?8|title=Rampur Bayal Hydro Project}}</ref>
[[File:Shrikhand peak.jpg|thumb|Shri Khand Mahadev Peak]]
[[File:Parshu ram kothi.jpg|thumb|Parshurama Kothi]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
*[http://www.india9.com/i9show/-Himachal-Pradesh/Rampur/Nirmand-20632.htm Kashi of Himalya]
*[https://himachalwatcher.com/2014/01/22/shrikhand-mahadev-a-heavenly-himalayan-trek/ Shrikhand Mahadev Yatra]
*[http://hpkullu.nic.in/DistGlanBNirm.html Nirmand block at a Glance]
*[https://books.google.com/books?id=R4VuovXa5YUC&pg=PA104&lpg=PA104#v=onepage&q&f=false Buddhist Western Himalaya: A politico-religious history]

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