The Himalayas - Kinnaur Himalayas

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

The Himalayas - where earth meets sky

Baisakhi
Baisakhi or Beash is the first festival of the Vikram Samvat year celebrated every year on the first day of the Baisakh month (mid-April). · Main
Baisakhi
  · Dakhraini
   · Flaich
    · Fulaunchi
     · Sazo
      · Shivratri
       · Deeval
        · Suskar

Fairs are held locally either in small towns or in large villages.

Prayers are conducted in the local temple and the image of the goddess is brought out to the village courtyard where a fair is held. The Kinners gather in colorful dresses and drink and dance. This festival also marks the end of the winter season.