Nahan is a town in Himachal Pradesh in India and is the capital of the Sirmaur District.A well-laid out picturesque town, Nahan is situated on an isolated ridge in the Shiwalik Hills, overlooking green fields. The city was founded as a capital by Raja Karan Prakash in 1621. Another version recalls a saint who lived with a companion named Nahar on the site where the Nahan palace now stands. Nahar means lion and the town probably takes its name from this saint.
Nahan
- State - Himachal Pradesh
- District(s) - Sirmaur
- Coordinates 30.55° N 77.3° E
- Area - kmē
- Elevation - 559 m
- Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
- Population (2001)- 25,972 - /kmē
- Density
Known for its cleanliness and dust free streets, saints and princes are linked with the origin of Nahan.
Nahan has a pleasant climate throughout the year and is watered by a man-made lake and decorated with temples and gardens.In the heart of Nahan town is Rani Tal, where a large temple and a tank from the days of ex-rulers of Sirmaur state can be seen. Ducks and cranes are seen playing in the Ranital Tank, and Ranital Garden further adds to the charm.
Shravan Sankranti is celebrated at Nahan, in the month of July, at Arki. Buffalo fights mark the Sair Fair that is cunducted in the honour of Banar devta of Shari. The Rampur Jatar is held near Jubbal in district Shimla.
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