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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Sidhbari derives its name from a sage, Baba Sidh. ~~It is believed by the locals~~ that the ''dhuni'' (burning piece of wood) here has been burning for centuries and has never been extinguished even once. Hence the ''vibhuti'' (ash) is said to have the sacred blessings of the Sidh Baba.		Sidhbari derives its name from a sage, Baba Sidh. Locals believe that the ''dhuni'' (burning piece of wood) here has been burning for centuries and has never been extinguished even once. Hence the ''vibhuti'' (ash) is said to have the sacred blessings of the Sidh Baba.

	Since 2000, Sidhbari has also been associated as the temporary residence of the Karmapa ([[Ogyen Trinley Dorje]]). The place is called Gyuto Monastery and is believed to be a teaching place for tantra vidya.		Since 2000, Sidhbari has also been associated as the temporary residence of the Karmapa ([[Ogyen Trinley Dorje]]). The place is called Gyuto Monastery and is believed to be a teaching place for tantra vidya.
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	*One attraction for tourists in Sidhbari is the Naam Art Gallery, exhibiting paintings by European artists Elsbeth Buschmann and Alfred W. Hallett.		*One attraction for tourists in Sidhbari is the Naam Art Gallery, exhibiting paintings by European artists Elsbeth Buschmann and Alfred W. Hallett.
	*Another attraction is the earthen architectural works of [[Didi Contractor]], including several homes made of adobe and bamboo.		*Another attraction is the earthen architectural works of [[Didi Contractor]], including several homes made of adobe and bamboo.
	*[[Vidhan Sabha]] : The winter session of assembly meetings happen here in Sidhbari.		*[[Vidhan Sabha]]: The winter session of assembly meetings happen here in Sidhbari.
	*The hamlets of Rakkar and Sokni Da Kot in Upper Sidhbari is inhabited by the [[Gaddis\|Gaddi]] community and offers visitors authentic homestay options in traditional mud houses.		*The hamlets of Rakkar and Sokni Da Kot in Upper Sidhbari is inhabited by the [[Gaddis\|Gaddi]] community and offers visitors authentic homestay options in traditional mud houses.
	*The Manuni Nallah flows through Sidhbari and is revered as a holy stream with various temples along the riverbank. The Aganjar Mahadev Temple at Khaniyara is the most famous and is located at Khaniyara, 2 km from Sidhbari.		*The Manuni Nallah flows through Sidhbari and is revered as a [[holy stream]] with various temples along the riverbank. The Aganjar Mahadev Temple at Khaniyara is the most famous and is located at Khaniyara, 2 km from Sidhbari.
	* [[Nishtha – Rural Health, Education and Environment Center]].		* Nishtha – Rural Health, Education and Environment Center.

	==See also==		==See also==

	* [[McLeod ~~Ganj\|Mcloed~~ Ganj]]		* [[McLeod Ganj]]
	* [[Dharamshala]]		* [[Dharamshala]]
	* [[Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh\|Dharamkot]]		* [[Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh\|Dharamkot]]
	* [[Dhanotu]]		* [[Dhanotu, Kangra district\|Dhanotu]]

	==References==		==References==
	~~<references/>~~		{{Reflist}}

	==External links==		==External links==
	* [http://www.chinmayamissiondelhi.org Chinmaya Mission Delhi ]		* [http://www.chinmayamissiondelhi.org Chinmaya Mission Delhi ] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617230011/http://www.chinmayamissiondelhi.org/ \|date=17 June 2020 }}

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[[File:A winter morning in Rakkar, Himachal Pradesh.jpg|thumb|A view of the Dhauladhars from Rakkar, Upper Sidhbari]]
[[File:Dhauladhar layers.JPG|thumb|Another view of the Dhauladhars from Rakkar, Upper Sidhbari]]

'''Sidhbari''' is a suburb of [[Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh|Dharamshala]] town, situated in the foothills of [[Dhauladhar]] mountains, in [[Kangra district]] of the state of [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[India]]. The ''[[Samadhi]]'' (final resting place) of [[Chinmayananda Saraswati|Sri Chinmayananda]] is located here.

==Overview==
Sidhbari derives its name from a sage, Baba Sidh. It is believed by the locals that the ''dhuni'' (burning piece of wood) here has been burning for centuries and has never been extinguished even once. Hence the ''vibhuti'' (ash) is said to have the sacred blessings of the Sidh Baba.

Since 2000, Sidhbari has also been associated as the temporary residence of the Karmapa ([[Ogyen Trinley Dorje]]). The place is called Gyuto Monastery and is believed to be a teaching place for tantra vidya.

Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha is also situated here.

==Places of interest==

The small town of Sidhbari is bustling with activity due to several local attractions.

*Very near to the village is Chinmaya Ashram or Sandeepany [[Himalayas]]. In this Ashram is the Samadhi (resting place) of Pujya Gurudev [[Swami Chinmayananda]], founder of [[Chinmaya Mission]].
*In the village of Sidhbari, near [[Dharamshala]] in Himachal Pradesh, lies what is commonly regarded as the meditation spot of Kapila. The sage who lived there is locally regarded as Sidh Baba due to his mystic powers, and hence the name of the village Sidhbari.
*Sidhbari is also the temporary residence of the Tibetan buddhist leader 17th [[Karmapa]]([[Ogyen Trinley Dorje]]), at [http://www.gyuto.org/ Gyuto Monastery].<ref>[http://www.kagyuoffice.org/karmapa.currentactivities.2003.html Activities of the Karmapa] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080511192649/http://www.kagyuoffice.org/karmapa.currentactivities.2003.html |date=11 May 2008 }}</ref> Sidhbari is about six kilometers from [[Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh|Dharamshala]], and about 15 kilometers from [[McLeod Ganj]], where the [[Tenzin Gyatso|14th Dalai Lama]] lives.
*One attraction for tourists in Sidhbari is the Naam Art Gallery, exhibiting paintings by European artists Elsbeth Buschmann and Alfred W. Hallett.
*Another attraction is the earthen architectural works of [[Didi Contractor]], including several homes made of adobe and bamboo.
*[[Vidhan Sabha]] : The winter session of assembly meetings happen here in Sidhbari.
*The hamlets of Rakkar and Sokni Da Kot in Upper Sidhbari is inhabited by the [[Gaddis|Gaddi]] community and offers visitors authentic homestay options in traditional mud houses.
*The Manuni Nallah flows through Sidhbari and is revered as a holy stream with various temples along the riverbank. The Aganjar Mahadev Temple at Khaniyara is the most famous and is located at Khaniyara, 2 km from Sidhbari.
* [[Nishtha – Rural Health, Education and Environment Center]].

==See also==

* [[McLeod Ganj|Mcloed Ganj]]
* [[Dharamshala]]
* [[Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh|Dharamkot]]
* [[Dhanotu]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://www.chinmayamissiondelhi.org Chinmaya Mission Delhi ]

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[[Category:Hill stations in Himachal Pradesh]]
[[Category:Dharamshala]]