GANGATH ; KANGRA

GANGHAT - KANGRA

• The history of Shri Baba Kayalu Sidhpeeth Gangath is nearly 500 years old. 

• The town is located on the bank of a small rivulet Chaunch and spread nearly five kilometers. 

• The place is famous for brass utensils of various sizes and shape. 

• This was/is also known as Baltohian aula shahar.

• The place had become so famous that it was known as chhota Muradabad. 

• The majority population was of Muslims, but after 1947 partition, a large number of them migrated to Pakistan or became victim of mind less violence. 

• The large size brass pot of Gangath was in high demand in Kangra valley. 

• The Kangri dham (recreation) was incomplete without it. 

• Larger the number of Baltohi a family had, greater the status that enjoyed in the society.