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

Sazo
Observed on the first day of the month of Magh each year, this festival is widely celebrated in most parts of Kinnaur. The people take a ritual bath in a spring or stream, with some even going to the Satluj River for their ritual bath after which they are fed a sumptuous meal. · Main
· Baisakhi
  · Dakhraini
   · Flaich
    · Fulaunchi
     Sazo
      · Shivratri
       · Deeval
        · Suskar

The family or local god is worshipped with the specially prepared food sans meat. They also worship the domestic hearth and pray that it continues to be lit every day in the following year. Guns are also fired to ward-off evil spirits.

Folk dances are held towards late evening and the festivities continue till late in the night.