Kinnaur himalayas
General Info
· The Satluj Saga
· The Story of the Baspa
· Valleys
· Hangrang valley
· Ropa valley
· Bhaba valley
· Other places of interest
· Nilchar
· Kalpa and Peo
· Pooh
· Moorang
Climate and Vegetation
People
· Kinners
· Traditions and Culture
· Livelihood
· Villages in Kinnaur
Religion
· Hinduism
Buddhism· Superstitions and Beliefs
Fairs and Festivals
Art and architecture
History
| Buddhism Buddhists form an overwhelming majority in the northern and eastern parts of Kinnaur. These are the areas adjoining Spiti and Tibet. It is believed that Buddhism spread to Kinnaur from Tibet. The followers of this religion are also found in groups in other parts of Kinnaur. The people of this region consider the yatra around the Kinner Kailash to be of high religious value. |
Monastic Buddhism is practised in Kinnaur. Religious activity revolves around the monastery or gompa. Lamas, both men and women, live and perform religious activities in the monasteries. They are looked upon as holy people.
Boys are usually initiated into lamaism when very young. They join the monastery to which their parents or family owe allegiance. The young lamas quickly adapt to the religious life of the monastery of which they usually remain a part for their whole life.
The Lamas belong to two sects
 | the Gyolang or celibate, who shave their heads and do not marry; |
| the Durpu, who do not shave their heads and marry. |
The girls initiated into this religious life are known as Zomos or Jamos. They live in nunneries and learn Tibetan scriptures or Buddhist doctrines. Usually, there are no restrictions on their marriage.
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