Appendix K: Calendar of Festivals and Fairs in Himachal Pradesh
Appendix K: Calendar of Festivals and Fairs in Himachal Pradesh
This appendix presents a month-wise calendar of the major festivals and fairs celebrated across Himachal Pradesh, showcasing its spiritual vibrancy and cultural richness.
Month | Festival / Fair | Location | Description |
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January | Halda Festival | Lahaul-Spiti | Tribal New Year festival marked with bonfires and dances. |
Lohri | Statewide | Celebrated with bonfires, songs, and community gatherings. | |
February | Losar | Spiti Valley, Kinnaur | Tibetan New Year with rituals, mask dances, and feasts. |
March | Holi | Statewide | Festival of colors with local variations and folk music. |
April | Baisakhi | Kangra, Una | Harvest festival with fairs and processions. |
Chaitra Navratri | Statewide | Devotional observances at Shakti temples. | |
May | Summer Festival | Shimla | Cultural showcase with music, food, and folk dances. |
Minjar Fair | Chamba (start of sowing season) | Celebrated with processions, wrestling matches, and music. | |
June | Sipi Fair | Mashobra, Shimla | Local fair celebrating the deity Sipi with traditional rituals. |
July | Shoolini Fair | Solan | Three-day fair in honor of goddess Shoolini Devi. |
Gugga Fair | Bilaspur | Rural fair associated with snake worship. | |
August | Raksha Bandhan & Janmashtami | Statewide | Celebrated with temple rituals and family gatherings. |
September | Kullu Dussehra | Kullu Valley | Internationally famous week-long fair; deities from various valleys converge. |
October | Diwali | Statewide | Festival of lights; local rituals vary by district. |
Lavi Fair | Rampur (November start) | Historic trade fair with Tibetan and Indian traders. | |
November | Tribal Festival | Reckong Peo, Keylong | Celebration of tribal heritage through food, art, and dance. |
December | Christmas & Winter Carnival | Shimla, Manali | Carol singing, cultural programs, and snow-based activities. |
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