Culture of Himachal Pradesh
Culture of Himachal Pradesh
The major spoken languages are Kangri, Pahari, Punjabi, Hindi and Mandiali. Kangri and Mandiali are believed to be twin dialects originating from Punjabi.
Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism are the main religions. Dharmshala, in the western area of the state is the home of the Dalai Lama and many Tibetan refugees.