Shimla

Shri Babaji Maharaj took job in Simla at the Army Recruitment Department of the British. He stayed here for many years. Shri Nathji had been to Shimla on several occasions. He also attended the wedding of the daughter of the sister of Maha Matashwari ji at Shimla.

 Shimla, is the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, located in northern India . In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India. After independence, city became the capital of Punjab and was later named the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla came into existence from 1st Sept,1972 on the reorganisation of the districts of the state. After the reorganisation, the erstwhile Mahasu district and its major portion was merged with Shimla. Its name has been derived from the goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu Goddess Kali..

As a large and growing city, Shimla is home to many well-recognized colleges and research institutions in India. City has a large number of temples and palaces. Shimla is also well noted for its buildings styled in Tudorbethan and neo-Gothic architecture dating from the colonial era.

The Jakhoo Temple, dedicated to Lord Hanuman is located at the highest point in Shimla  at a height of 8000 ft. The Mall is the main shopping street of Shimla. It also has many restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, Post Offices and tourist offices. The Gaiety Theater is also situated there

Christ Church (Photo on the left) situated on the ridge, is the second oldest church in Northern India. It has a very majestic appearance and inside there are stained glass windows which represent faith, hope, charity, fortitude, patience and humility.

The most notable colonial building of Shimla is the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. This institute is housed at the former Viceregal Lodge, built in 1884-88. (Photo on the right)