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Beyond Khajjiar, a fascinating two hour (56 km) drive from Dalhousie, perched on a ledge overlooking the Ravi river and soaring skywards in a series of tiers, stands the historic temple town of Chamba. Often described as "a jewel of the Himalayas", Chamba, 920 metres above sea level, steeped in legends and guarded by rich forests, is named after a beautiful princess - Champavati. Some say that Chamba was so named because of the abundance of fragrant Champa flowers in the area.
Three temples in the Lakshminarayana temple complex are dedicated to Shiva and three to Vishnu. The image of Vishnu-in white marble adorned with gold-is outstanding. The oldest of Chamba's many temples, distinguished by rich carvings on both the exteriors and the interiors, dates to the 7th century A.D. Along with its ancient temples which represent the "most noble specimens of Hindu architecture", the palaces of the Raja are striking. The Rang Mahal or Painted palace, with towers on either side, resembles a feudal castle. Inside, painted in colors that have retained their brightness despite the passage of time, are a variety of exquisite murals, some depicting episodes from age old Indian epics. These precious works of art have now been distributed to Himachal State Museum at Shimla, the National Museum at Delhi while some remain at the Bhuri Singh Museum in Chamba.
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