Fairs and festivals of Kullu district are organised by the people on several occasions almost throughout the year. People participate in these fairs and festivals in large numbers. Songs, dances and other cultural programmes are held. Some of these fairs also have commercial importance apart from having religious significance.
Kullu Dussehra Kullu Dussehra is celebrated in the district with great vigour. The week long celebrations take place during Vijya Dashmi. Traditional dances, songs and colourful dresses form some of the enticing aspects of the festival. Pipal Jatra or Vasantotsava Vasantotasava is traditionally known as Pipal Jatra. It is celebrated at Dhalpur region of Kullu every year on 16th of Baisakh. In the valley of Kullu, Baisakha is referred to the spring season. The fair is accompanied by traditional music and dances. During this time the people of Lahaul return to their native place after spending the winters in the valley. On their return they buy agricultural and other equipments from the fair. Thus the fair is economically important too. Shamshi Virshu This fair marks the beginning of Baisakh. It is organized in a village named Khokhan. This seasonal as well as regional fair is accompanied by the worship of their local deity outside the temple. Yellow sheets of barley along with garlands are offered to the Goddess with the sacrifice of a goat. Exquisite traditional dance is performed by the women around the idol of the deity. Mela Bhuntar This fair is organized in the Ashad month of Hindi calendar (June-July). The three day fair is held in the month of Bhunter village. The fair marks the beginning of the utilization of newly harvested crops for cooking. The first cooked food is offered to the deity and is then distributed among the friends and relatives. Sainj Fair Sainj Fair is held in the month of April-May. Religious myths are associated with this fair. During this fair, the image of Devta Laxminarayana is brought to Sainj from Raila. Folk dances and rhythmical songs are performed on the beats of trumpetand drums. Luhri Lavi It is another fair in the district celebrated in the months of October-November. This two days fair is dedicated to the deities Khegro Maya and Devta Jogeshwar. Worshipping of the deities is accompanied by fold dance, mimicking and Nati dances. Ani Fair Ani Fair is held during April-May in Franali village. In the fair, a number of deities belonging to adjacent villages are worshipped. Enchanting cultural functions and folk dances are the attractive features of this fair. Dalash Fair In the village of Soidhar, Dalash fair is celebrated in the honour of Devta Jogeshwar Mahadev and Bungli Nag. Cultural programs in this fair comprise of folk dances, songs and sports tournaments. Dhoongri Fair Dhoongri Fair is organized in the months of May-June in the honour of Devi Hadimba. Myths say that Devi Hadimba, the wife of one of the Pandavas, Bhima, used to meditate at Dhoogri. The Goddess is worshipped in the fair with great religious fervour. Sharhi Jatra Sharhi Jatra is another grand fair organized in the temple of Tripura Sundarisituated on a ground called Sharhi. The three day fair, held in May-June, witnesses a large gathering. Other Fairs and Festivals of Kullu District In addition to these, other fairs and festivals of the district include Ganter fair, Ghatasani fair, Bhadoli fair, Buddhi Diwali, Phagli fair and Birshu fair. |
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Fairs and Festivals of Kullu District
| Fairs and festivals of Kullu district are considered as significant as they form an essential part of the culture of the district. Various myths are associated with these celebrations and many of them are dedicated to local deities. |
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