I would like to extend my sincere acknowledgements to Mr Ramesh Negi, our friend and 1984 batch IAS colleague, who retired from the AGMUT cadre, for introducing me to the compelling narrative of the "Harihara War." Hailing from Himachal Pradesh, Negi Ji has served extensively in the North-East and held the esteemed position of Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh.
Upon reading this article, he graciously sent me his insightful comments, which I include here with his explicit permission:
“Harihar Yudh has deep links to Raja Virbhadra and our Negi tribe in Himachal Pradesh. We have the Usha Devi temple at Nichar, and legend has it that some troops of Krishna didn't return to Dwarka on their way back from the Harihar Yudh; instead, they settled in the Himalayas. We, the Negis, are believed to be their descendants. Raja Virbhadra Singh, the late former CM of HP, hails from the same lineage.
When I was in Arunachal Pradesh, I discovered that the Banasur clan, known locally as Hosur, which means 'Asura,' are settled in the Seppa district; only 5,000 remain. Hidimba, who was originally from the Dimasa tribe in Assam, accompanied Bhim and is worshipped in Kullu. It's fascinating to see these pan-Himalayan connections."
Waking up to this beautiful narration is heavenly.
Dharma is about mastering internal challenges like pride, arrogance, and ego as well, and it can be upheld through understanding, humility, and righteous action.
These words have summed up the sermons of a thousand sages and a thousand books.
Thank you.
Ps. Your friend Mr. Negi ‘’s comments were “sone pe sohaga”
EPILOGUE
I would like to extend my sincere acknowledgements to Mr Ramesh Negi, our friend and 1984 batch IAS colleague, who retired from the AGMUT cadre, for introducing me to the compelling narrative of the "Harihara War." Hailing from Himachal Pradesh, Negi Ji has served extensively in the North-East and held the esteemed position of Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh.
Upon reading this article, he graciously sent me his insightful comments, which I include here with his explicit permission:
“Harihar Yudh has deep links to Raja Virbhadra and our Negi tribe in Himachal Pradesh. We have the Usha Devi temple at Nichar, and legend has it that some troops of Krishna didn't return to Dwarka on their way back from the Harihar Yudh; instead, they settled in the Himalayas. We, the Negis, are believed to be their descendants. Raja Virbhadra Singh, the late former CM of HP, hails from the same lineage.
When I was in Arunachal Pradesh, I discovered that the Banasur clan, known locally as Hosur, which means 'Asura,' are settled in the Seppa district; only 5,000 remain. Hidimba, who was originally from the Dimasa tribe in Assam, accompanied Bhim and is worshipped in Kullu. It's fascinating to see these pan-Himalayan connections."
Waking up to this beautiful narration is heavenly.
Dharma is about mastering internal challenges like pride, arrogance, and ego as well, and it can be upheld through understanding, humility, and righteous action.
These words have summed up the sermons of a thousand sages and a thousand books.
Thank you.
Ps. Your friend Mr. Negi ‘’s comments were “sone pe sohaga”
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