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by La pinekonez kasauli | Mar 16, 2016 | KASAULI BLOG
CHURCH OF ENGLAND
Kasauli in the year 1842 was set up as a retreat for the British army men and their families to beat the heat of the plains of India and weather conditions similar to England . Kasauli houses some of the most tastefully done up buildings reminding one of English architecture. The Church of England also known as the Christ Church also known as the Anglican Church, is the oldest church in himachal pradesh built and inaugurated on 24 July 1853. This church is dedicated to St. Francis and St. Barnabas, designed in the emblematic Gothic style architecture.
Location: Near the bus stand of kasauli .
Timings : 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday Mass: 9:30 am
Exterior view of the church of england
Christ Church stands out as a magnificent creation drawing the visitor’s attention with its appearance.Chestnut and fir trees surround this 159-year-old structure.Built in the shape of a cross, the church was built by the British families who also laid the foundation of Kasauli town in 1842. About 30 families, belonging to the Protestant Christians, worshiped here besides the tourists visiting the town. This historic church was previously under the Church of England when it was known as Anglican Church. In the year 1970, it was taken up under the organisation of the Churches of North India and is presently managed by the diocese of Amritsar.
Interior of the Church
The most breath catching feature of this church is the stained glass painting on the main wall above the altar depicting Joseph and Mary on either side of Jesus Christ .The glass of this painting was imported from Spain and Italy.
A beautiful story is illuminated when the sun’s rays fall on this stained glass work. Another pair of stained glass paintings of Saint Barnabus and Saint Francis, attired in a gown with one hand gesturing towards God and the other towards the earth, is on the the left side .
Historic Sun Dial.
A Sun dial showing the latitude and longitude fixed on a stone structure, for measuring time in those days, is still present at the church entry.
Historic Church clock
An eye catching 150yrs old clock is mounted on top of the church with an antique dial. Made by WH Bailey and Company Salford, Manchester. The clock has started ticking again after a long restoration process.The clock of the christ church in kasauli stood still for more than 20 yrs.
CHURCH CLOCK MOMENTS
Christ church kasauli celebrates its 173 years.
movie Zero Shooting.
Pre Wedding Photo shoot in the church premises.
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by La pinekonez kasauli | Mar 15, 2016 | KASAULI BLOG
Sunrise at lapinekonez
Sunrise Point, also known as Hawa Ghar, is located on the Lower Mall. One can walk down the Lower Mall towards Ros Common, for heading towards this point, which lies 350 mts ahead of Ros Common.
The name ‘Hawa Ghar’ was given as steady air currents blow year-round. A complete view of sunrise, without any obstruction, can be watched from the place. On the same line, the town has a sunset point as well to view sunset.
THIS PHOTOGRAPH HAS BEEN CLICKED FROM LA PINEKONEZ /GOLDEN EAGLE’S ATTIC
Also one can enjoy ONE OF THE BEST UNOBSTRUCTED SUNRISE
from la pinekonez too as it is east facing with the advantage of hot cup of coffee sitting on the machan.
by La pinekonez kasauli | Mar 13, 2016 | KASAULI BLOG
The 1143.61-metre-long barog tunnel is the center of attraction of the kalka shimla train. This tunnel
has a tragic story associated with its construction. Barog, who was in charge of this tunnel, committed the mistake of digging the tunnel from both ends of the hill. Both ends of the tunnel could not meet due to wrong alignment. It is said that the British authorities fined Barog Re 1 for wasting government money in the tunnel. The British engineer could not digest this humiliation and during a walk along with his pet dog, shot himself in sheer desperation. He killed himself near what now is the state government-run Barog Pine Wood Hotel. It is said that his dog upon seeing his master bleeding profusely ran in panic to a village, near the present Barog railway station, for help. However, by the time people reached the spot, Barog had breathed his last.One end of the tunnel, the wrong alignment of which led Barog to commit suicide. There are different versions about the suicide as some say the dejected engineer shot his dog before he shot himself. He was buried in front of the tunnel, near the Kalka-Shimla national highway, about 1 km from Barog. Ironically neither the Railway authorities nor the state government has done anything to maintain his grave.
A signboard giving details about the sad end of Barog was put up near his grave but that too has now disappeared. As a result, it is now even difficult to locate the whereabouts of his grave. The forlorn tunnel has now been closed. The tunnel has a natural water source that meets the water demand of the Special Service Bureau (SSB), Dharampur. As much as Rs 8.50 lakh was incurred on the Barog tunnel. Work on it started in July 1900 and completed in September 1903. Many workers, most of them Indians, died during its construction. Trains, running at 25 kilometre per hour, take 2.5 minutes to cross the tunnel.
by La pinekonez kasauli | Feb 7, 2016 | KASAULI BLOG
Mohan Meakin distillery in Kasauli.
Did you know that Old Monk was the brand leader till 2002, not only rum but the entire spirit business in India.Till date Old Monk is one of the top selling rums in India. A smooth dark coloured rum with a hint of vanilla, it has an alcohol content of 42%. Loved world wide, the Old Monk had been awarded a gold medal at Monde World Selections since 1982.
With the first drop of Old Monk Rum, stirs up the age old legend. Old Monk Rum is a form of the legendary ‘Som ras’ of India’s centuries old scriptures-The Drink of Gods and Lords of India.
About the distillery
Situated in a picturesque location of snow covered mountains with fresh spring water made Edward Dyer Father of Col dyer responsible for the Jaillian wala bagh masacre) to set up the first brewery in kasauli. This later came to be known as Dyer Breweries in the year 1820s. Kasauli Brewery is supposed to be the world’s highest distillery the Himalayas and happens to be the first distillery for Scotch Wiskey in Asia. The entire equipment for the unit was imported from England and Scotland and still being used in the distillery . Since fresh spring water was available in Kussowlie so Edward decided to set up his unit here. Primary reason for setting up the Brewrey unit was the climatic condition similar to scotland and a market sponsored by the British and civilians and the nearby consumer market. In the begining India Pale Ale and malt whisky were the first brands of the distillery. With the increase in population and lack of spring water supply the brewery to be shifted to Solan.
The main whisky brand was single malt SOLAN NUMBER 1 which was named after the Solan town. Solan No.1 was considered to be one of he top brands and the best selling whiskies in India but has declined due to the upcoming brands and competitors.
The Kasauli brewery launched Asia’s first beer, Lion, which was very poplar amongst the British rulers and troops stationed in the hot climate of India. The Kasauli brewery site was converted to a distillery, which is still operatational. later H G Meakin, moved to India and bought the Solan Breweries from Edward Dyer .
The wine barrels are stored in a cold storage in order to keep the temperature . Wine barrels are wrapped in gunny bags and constantly sprayed with water sprinklers.
Later Colonel V.R. Mohan took over as Managing Director. Later the manufacturing activities of the company were diversified into other fields including breakfast cereals, fruit juices and mineral water under the leadership of Brigadier (Dr.) Kapil Mohan . Subsequently the word brewery was dropped from the company name .
Today, Mohan Meakin’s principal brands are Old Monk Rum and Golden Eagle Beer. Its other products include Diplomat Deluxe, Colonel’s Special, Black Knight, Meakin 10,000 and Solan No 1 whiskies, Asia’s original beer, Lion, is still sold in northern India.
by La pinekonez kasauli | Feb 7, 2016 | KASAULI BLOG
Geologists have discoverd a 25-million-year-old rock fossil of a palm tree in Kasauli town in Himachal Pradesh.
The 5.1 by 0.9 meter fossil was standing steadily on a sandstone rock in Jagjit Nagar, Kasauli.
