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Tribals in Lahaul-Spiti celebrate Halda fair
by Prem Thakur
Lahaul
Spiti (Himachal Pradesh): Himachal Pradesh's tribal
district Lahaul-Spiti celebrated its annual Halda fair
with traditional rituals recently. During the traditional
fair, the family head, a male, brings out a torch from
his house. Later, all the males of the area or village
meet at the outskirt of the village at a fixed venue for
the celebration. A fire is set to the collected woods
for the celebration. Halda is celebrated after Makar Sankranti,
a festival of Hindus. It is believed that Halda fair brings
prosperity, peace and harmony in the society and also
keeps away evil forces from humanity. Shiskar Apa, the
goddess of wealth is worshipped on this occasion, and
the dancing continues for a couple of days. Local residents
enjoy Halda by performing local 'Nati' in which women
also participate. Lauhal-Spiti remains cut off from rest
of the world for over six months due to heavy snowfall.
Halda fair begins the festival season in the tribal Lahaul-Spiti
area of the State. Himachal Pradesh is famous for its
fair and festivals. Kullu Dusherra, Mandi Shivrati and
others. There are so many fair and festivals that attract
foreigners, as well tourists from across the country to
this State, which is also described as the land of gods
and goddesses.
-Jan
22, 2009
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