Celebrate with Himachal: Unique festivals you must know

Suruchi Sharma

Himachal Pradesh hosts numerous local festivals that remain relatively unknown to many. Here are a few of these Himachali celebrations

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Kullu Dussehra: The Kullu Dussehra festival, held in the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh, spans a week and is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shri Ram.

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Sajo Mahotsav : A festival observed in the Kinnaur area of Himachal Pradesh to mark the temporary return of the deities to heaven

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Dungri Fair: The Dungri Fair is celebrated to honor the birth anniversary of Hadimba, the wife of Bhima from the Mahabharata.

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Minjar Mela : Minjar Mela is a week-long festival celebrating the maize harvest in the Chamba valley of Himachal Pradesh.

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Shimla Summer Festival: A summer festival is held in Shimla during May or June.

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International Himalayan Festival: This festival is observed in December.

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