Haripur heritage town faces utter neglect

April 28, 2023

The small heritage town of Haripur in Kangra district is in a state of neglect.
Situated on the banks of the Beas river, the 600-year-old cultural heritage of the ‘Guler Riyasat’ needs maintenance and refurbishing to save it from further degradation.
The town is best known for the ancient Haripur fort.
It is surrounded by the Banganga rivulet on three sides.
Founded in 1464, it is said to be the place where the famous Kangra miniature paintings originated.
The town was known as the ‘cradle of the Kangra School of Paintings’ before the art form saw a dip at the end of 19th century.