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Fairs and Festivals of District Una – Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 04:04:42 +0000

There are quite a few fairs and festivals celebrated in the various parts of the district. Some of the important fairs are as follows: Chintpurni: The shrine of Chintpurni is located 3 kms. away from a place known as Bharwain on Hoshiarpur–Dharamshala road on ridge top of Solashinghi range. At Chintpurni three famous fairs are… Read More »

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Fairs and Festivals of District Kangra – Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 04:20:51 +0000

Kangra district is a land of gods and goddesses. Almost every village has a temple or shrine of the god, goddess or deity. Village folks are simple and religious in nature and love music. They participate in the fairs and the festivals, which are celebrated with gusto and devotion. Some of the important fairs and… Read More »

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Fairs and Festivals of District Chamba – Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 08:02:01 +0000

Minjar Fair: Of all the fairs of Chamba district, Minjar is the most popular. There are many beliefs about its origin. There is a legend that many centuries ago, Ravi was flowing through the Chamba town where presently Chaugan is situated. There is a temple of Champawati on the right side of the river and… Read More »

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Fairs and Festivals of District Bilaspur – Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 07:31:07 +0000

Various fairs and festivals are traditional means of amusement and recreation for the people. It is rather a cultural heritage of the people. Various types of fairs and festivals are celebrated almost around the year are given below: Lohri (Makar Sakranti): It falls on 13th and 14th January. This is observed by igniting fires, distributing… Read More »

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Fairs and Festivals of District Hamirpur – Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:43:29 +0000

The people of Hamirpur district celebrate a good number of fairs and festivals round the year which have, by and large, religious sanctity. Some of the important fairs and festivals held in the district are as under: Gasota Mahadev Fair: This is a place about 10 kms. away from Hamirpur on Jahu road. The legend… Read More »

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Riwalsar Fair of Mandi – Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 07:01:24 +0000

Riwalsar fair has a great religious importance and is celebrated on the 10th day of every new year according to the Tibetan calendar. Tibetan year starts sometimes in February/March. Riwalsar fair is also known as Tsechu/Chessu fair which literally means 10th of Dawa Thangpo (1st month). The Buddhists from various parts of the country come… Read More »

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Mahunag Fair of Karsog – Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 06:41:45 +0000

Bakhari is a small hamlet in Mahu Panchayat circle about 13 kms. from Churag on Shimla-Karsog road where the temple of Mahunag is situated at a height of about 2,000 metres. A fair is held on a rectangular piece of land surrounded by tall pine trees, about 2 kms. away from the temple, known as… Read More »

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Mamail Fair of Karsog – Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 06:28:07 +0000

The temple of Mamleshwar at Mamail is at a distance of 2 Kms. from Karsog. Vijay Dashmi fair is held there every year on the 11th day of the bright half of the lunar month in Asavina (October). According to the local legend, Lord Parshu Ram placed 80 Shivlingas in various parts of Karsog tahsil… Read More »

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Shivratri Fair of Mandi – Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 06:15:00 +0000

Shivratri fair of Mandi is one of the most colourful state fairs of Himachal Pradesh. This fair is held in the month of Phalguna (February/March) on the Krishna Chaturdashi or the 14th day of waning moon and continues for eight to ten days. According to the legend, the Shivratri fair of Mandi was started by… Read More »

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Fairs and Festivals of District Kullu – Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:30:59 +0000

First Read this: History of Kullu Dussehra Sainj Fair: This fair is held in Raila on 21 st of Baisakh (April-May) for one day. The significance and legend of the fair is religious and recreational. Idol of Devta Laxminarayan is brought from Raila to Sainj. Thereafter the fair starts with folk dances and songs rhythmical with… Read More »

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