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Una District is located in the south-west region of the state of Himachal Pradesh. One of the twelve districts of Himachal Pradesh, Una was carved out of Hoshiarpur District of Punjab in 1972. Situated at the base of the Shivalik ranges, Una District shares its boundary with Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra and Hoshiarpur of Punjab.
Spread over an area of 1,549 sq km, this district of Himachal Pradesh is made up of Una and Amb sub-divisions. Over the years, it has been a popular stopover location for tourists and devotees heading towards Dharamshala, Kullu, Manali, Khajjiar, McLeodganj and Jawalamukhi.
As per a regional folklore, Una, meaning \'only that much\' in Punjabi, was named by Guru Nanak Dev. Besides, there is another belief that associates Una with \'unnati\', meaning ‘progress’, in Hindi.
A historical fort, known as Killa, is the most notable sightseeing of Una. This fort is believed to be the ancestral home of the descendants of Guru Nanak Dev. Chintpurni Temple is the chief religious centre of Una, which is also counted among the Shakti Pithas.
Among other notable sightseeing attractions within Una District are Dera Baba Rudru Ashram, Shiv Bari, Baba Barbhag Singh Temple, Dhyunsar Mahadev Temple, Bangana Lathian Piplu and Baba Rudranand Ashram.
Holla Mohalla, Prakash and Sawan Asthmi fairs along with Baiskahi are celebrated with great zeal and fervour. Piplu Fair, Pir Nigah Fair and Gugga Fair are also celebrated in the district.
The district of Una is well-connected by various means of transportation, which include road, rail and air. Amritsar Airport is the closest airbase to Una at a distance of 78 km. The international airport of Amritsar has frequent flights to New Delhi, Muscat, London, Tehran, Tashkent and Sharjah. The railhead of Una is linked with Chandigarh and New Delhi.
Situated in the shadow of the Himalayas, Una District experiences pleasant climatic conditions throughout the year.
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Una is a district in Himachal Pradesh that has been carved out from the Hoshiarpur District of Punjab. It is a prominent religious destination which is known for the Una town, Dera Baba Gurbarbhag Singh and Bangana Lathian Piplu. The important temple in the district is the Mata Chintpurni Devi temple, dedicated to Bhagwati Chinmastika.
This temple lies on the top of the Solah Singhi Mountain Range and is known for celebration of festivals like Poornima, Sankranti and Ashtami in a grand manner. Other important temples in the district are the Shiva Bari, Dhyunsar Mahadev Temple, Dera Baba Rudru temple and Sheetla Devi temple. The Una District is also famous for the Gobind Sagar Lake which originates from the district of Bilaspur and extends till Una.
Another prominent attraction, the Gobind Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to several animals and migratory birds. This district is also popular for attractions like the Bharwain Hill Station, Kutlehar Forts, Pong Dam, Thaneek Pura, Pir Nigaha Shrine, Amb and Dharamshala Mahanta. Some of the other important attractions located near the town of Una are the Taka, Govindpur, Dehlan, Naya Nangal, Chruru, Baruhi and Chauki Maniar.
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