When Himachal Day Is Celebrated?

Himachal Day 2021: April 15 is observed as Himachal Day. Rich in culture and heritage, Himachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state on this day.

Why do we celebrate 15 April as Himachal Day?

Four districts of Mandi, Chamba, Mahasu and Sirmour were integrated with over two dozen princely states, leading to the formation of Himachal Pradesh as a Union Territory in 1948. ... Decades later, in 1971, Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state in India with Shimla as its capital.

Who gave the name Himachal Pradesh?

Himachal was named by Acharya Diwakar Datt Sharma who was one of the greatest Sanskrit scholar.