Date for the celebrations is decided by the Lamas on the basis of their astrological calculations. [68] The identified hydroelectric potential for the state is 27,436 MW in five river basins[66] while the hydroelectric capacity in 2016 was 10,351 MW. These were known as the Simla Hills States and four Punjab southern hill states under the Himachal Pradesh (Administration) Order, 1948 under Sections 3 and 4 of the Extra-Provincial Jurisdiction Act, 1947 (later renamed as the Foreign Jurisdiction Act, 1947 vide A.O. This is commemorated each year on the fourth day of the month of September. (Dholru) is the first month of the lunar year and the first day of the month is cellebrated with a belief to bring hapiness and prosperity. Starting in the 3rd century BCE, Buddhism was propagated by the Maurya Empire under the reign of Ashoka.The region would remain an important center for Buddhism under the Kushan Empire and its vassals. Himachal Pradesh became a union territory on 1 November 1956. Media in category "Festivals of Himachal Pradesh" The following 17 files are in this category, out of 17 total. Different Festivals of Himachal Pradesh Following are the different festivals of Himachal Pradesh: Halda festival: The festival of Halda is celebrated with much joy in the Lahaul district of Himachal Pradesh. [55] One of the Indian government's key initiatives to tackle unemployment is the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA). Under the leadership of Amar Singh Thapa, the Nepali army laid siege to Kangra. They managed to defeat Sansar Chand Katoch, the ruler of Kangra, in 1806 with the help of many provincial chiefs. During the first six five-year plans, most of the development expenditure in education sector was utilised in quantitative expansion, but after the seventh five-year-plan the state government switched emphasis on qualitative improvement and modernisation of education. It is popular in Mahasu and Sirmaur, and is accompanied by a female dance called jhoomar.. Laman songs from Kullu Valley are another type of love song.. Saṃskāra songs are sung at festivals and celebrations by women of Himachal Pradesh. On Dashmi - 10th day of celebration, people make a bonfire of effigies of Ravna, Kumbhkarna and Meghnatha. [19], The drainage system of Himachal is composed both of rivers and glaciers. [64], Hydropower is one of the major sources of income generation for the state. [16], During the Vedic period, several small republics known as Janapada existed which were later conquered by the Gupta Empire. Navratras are celebrated with great interest in Himachal Pradesh. This continues for full one month. Himachal Festivals, Festivals in Himachal Prdaesh Chet Festival :. (Yamuna, Satluj, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Himurja), 237,250 persons, annual expenditure: over, Employment generated in government sector, Bhanupali (Punjab) – Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, This page was last edited on 12 April 2021, at 08:52. The leader of the party or coalition with a majority in the Legislative Assembly is appointed as the Chief Minister by the governor, and the Council of Ministers are appointed by the governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. During 2016, the festival … [111] The colour of the Himachali caps has been an indicator of political loyalties in the hill state for a long period of time with Congress party leaders like Virbhadra Singh donning caps with green band and the rival BJP leader Prem Kumar Dhumal wearing a cap with maroon band. After finishing agricultural activities, they feast and celebrate and avail themselves of the time to meet their relatives. View of Reo Purgyil (Leo Pargial I),1st highest peak in Himachal Pradesh. Himachalis are full of spirit and life .As it is land of different cultures .Every festival is celebrated with full vigor and excitement. People exchange sweets and other things with each other. People from each household proceed towards hilltops to collect flowers, which are offered to village deity and afterwards these flower garlands are distributed among the people. At night people perform Lakhshami Pooja and after that whole state comes to a new life when children and young ones indulge in Fireworks. In 1966, hilly areas of neighboring Punjab state were merged into Himachal and it was ultimately granted full statehood in 1971. Few days before the festival, seeds of five to seven kinds of grains are sown together in small basket full of earth by any member of the family near the place of the household deities. Auxiliary authorities known as panchayats, for which local body elections are regularly held, govern local affairs. The State itself is a post-independence creation. [119][120], At the time of Independence, Himachal Pradesh had a literacy rate of 8% – one of the lowest in the country. This festival is celebrated to mark the end of winter or the beginning of spring. This is the festival of great significance in the life of hill people. Among these were the states of Kangra, Jaswan, Datarpur, Guler, Rajgarh, Nurpur, Chamba, Suket, Mandi, and Bilaspur. The region also has some of the oldest Buddhist Monasteries in the world Though it is a festival of light, no lamps or candles are lighted except that two or three persons from every household carry burning sticks of pencil, thin cedar in their hands to be piled together to make a bonfire and later to be ceremoniously thrown towards the villages of Gushal and Kardang. They cook special food, must bath, wear neat and clean clothes and worship at the temple with traditional identity. The main population in Himachal Pradesh consist of Hindus and the percentage of Hindus in Himachal Pradesh is 98%. [16] Several hill states acknowledged Mughal suzerainty and paid regular tribute to the Mughals.[17]. Kalpa, a typical town in Himachal Pradesh. Prior to India's independence from the British, Himachal comprised the hilly regions of Punjab Province of British India. During day time, Baisakhi fair is held at many places with traditional gaiety and attraction. The old Buddhist shrine, celebrating Padamsambhava's marriage with a local Princess at Rewalser in Mandi district also emerges as a pivotal attraction for these religious celebrations. Lavi fair: The four-day-long international Lavi fair is being organized in the Rampur district of Shimla, … At 7,025 m, Shilla Peak is the highest mountain peak in the state of Himachal Pradesh. In Chamba, it is called Pathroru. Some of these fairs and festivals in the upper regions are the Kullu Dussehra, Shivratri Fair (Mandi), Shoolini Mela (Solan), Minjar Fair (Chamba), Mani Mahesh Chhari Yatra (Chamba), Renuka fair (Sirmaur), Lavi Trade Fair (Rampur), Vrajeshwari fair (Kangra), Jwalamukhi Fair (Jwalamukhi), Holi Fair (Sujanpur Tira), and Naina Devi Fair (Bilaspur), Fulaich (Kinnaur Valley). [16] In the revolt of 1857, or first Indian war of independence, arising from a number of grievances against the British,[16] the people of the hill states were not as politically active as were those in other parts of the country. Winter lasts from late November till mid-March. [129], The standard of education in the state has reached a considerably high level as compared to other states in India[128] with several reputed educational institutes for higher studies. It is a rite offered to any village deitiy. The Himalayas attracts tourists from all over the world. The state shares an international border to the east with the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. The Assembly is unicameral with 68 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). The state is endowed with a high diversity of medicinal and aromatic plants. [102] Sikhs mostly live in towns and cities and constitute 1.16% of the state population. [16], After independence, the Chief Commissioner's Province of Himachal Pradesh was organised on 15 April 1948 as a result of the integration of 28 petty princely states (including feudal princes and zaildars) in the promontories of the western Himalayas. Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry has earned a unique distinction in India for imparting teaching, research and extension education in horticulture, forestry and allied disciplines. As of 2002, the IHR is undergoing large scale irrational extraction of wild, medicinal herbs, thus endangering many of its high-value gene stock. [118] Non-vegetarian food is more preferred and accepted in Himachal Pradesh than elsewhere in India, partly due to the scarcity of fresh vegetables on the hilly terrain of the state. Muslims are mainly concentrated in Sirmaur, Chamba, Una and Solan districts where they form 2.53-6.27% of the population. [50] As of 2018, Himachal is the 22nd-largest state economy in India with ₹1.52 lakh crore (US$21 billion) in gross domestic product and has the 13th-highest per capita income (₹160,000 (US$2,200)) among the states and union territories of India. Brother too give her, either money or some other gift with sweets. [68], Tourism in Himachal Pradesh is a major contributor to the state's economy and growth. It is also known as Prithvi pooja in some places. The festival is locally known as 'Diali. Himachal Pradesh is spread across valleys with many perennial rivers flowing through them. Buddhism in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh has been a long recorded practice. It is celebrated in the month of October or November. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the eleven mountain states and is characterized by an extreme landscape featuring several peaks and extensive river systems. The major celebrations of the festival take place in Lahual district. The traditional ‘Fagli’ festival was celebrated in Yangpa village of Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh. Priest's words are taken for granted by local people. [16] Some areas of Punjab State, namely, Simla, Kangra, Kullu and Lahul and Spiti Districts, Nalagarh Tehsil of Ambala District, Lohara, Amb and Una Janungo circles, some area of Santokhgarh Kanungo circle and some other specified area of Una Tehsil of Hoshiarpur District, besides some parts of Dhar Kalan Kanungo circle of Pathankot tehsil of Gurdaspur District—were merged with Himachal Pradesh on 1 November 1966 on enactment by Parliament of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. Nati (dance), food, music, rituals, folk flavour of the festivity, dancing. The festival’s popularity is widespread and hence is known as an international festival. Every district has its own dialect e.g. of 1950). The houses are white washed. [6][89] The scheduled castes and scheduled tribes account for 25.19 per cent and 5.71 per cent of the population, respectively. Broadly, Himachal experiences three seasons: summer, winter, and rainy season. The Halda Festival is celebrated in the month of January every year. In parts of the state there are speakers of Tibeto-Burman languages like Kinnauri (1.2%), Tibetan (0.3%), Lahauli (0.16%), Pattani (0.12%), Bhoti Kinnauri, Chitkuli Kinnauri, Bunan (or Gahri), Jangshung, Kanashi, Shumcho, Spiti Bhoti, Sunam, Tinani, and Tukpa. Although neighbouring state Uttarakhand is famous as the land of the gods because of the major Hindu shrines like Badrinath( One of the Char Dham), Kedarnath, Adi- Kailasha, Origin of holy rivers like Ganges, Yamuna, Holy city Haridwar, Rishikesh etc. This festival is generally celebrated on 13th of April. Rich food is prepaired on the first day of the month and people worship their local deity for prosperous future. It is celebrated in the entire valley on the moonless night or Amavasya. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the eleven mountain states and is characterized by an extreme landscape featuring several peaks and extensive river systems. [24] Lahaul-Spiti region of the state, being a cold desert, supports unique plants of medicinal value including Ferula jaeschkeana, Hyoscyamus niger, Lancea tibetica, and Saussurea bracteata. Festivals enliven social life and unite the people by bringing them together in joyful celebration of significant events and in shared remembrance of a common past. Kalpa is a small village of king Kamal Negi Sutlej river valley, above Reckong Peo in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, Northern India, in the Indian Himalaya.Inhabited by Kinnauri people and known for its apple orchards. [12] According to a survey of CMS – India Corruption Study 2017, Himachal Pradesh is India's least corrupt state. People visit nearest Durga temple to offer prayer during Navratras. [34] The state bird of Himachal Pradesh is the Western tragopan, locally known as the jujurana. The celebrations of this festival marks the beginning of the New Year. They came into direct conflict with the British along the tarai belt after which the British expelled them from the provinces of the Satluj. [25][26], Himachal is also said to be the fruit bowl of the country,[27] with orchards being widespread. After independence, many of the hilly territories were organized as the Chief Commissioner's province of Himachal Pradesh which later became a union territory. [102], Himachal Pradesh was one of the few states that had remained largely untouched by external customs, largely due to its difficult terrain. "snow-laden province") is a state in the northern part of India. Kala, C.P. [125] The state has a female literacy rate of around 76%. Some of the most commonly spoken individual languages are Kangri, Mandeali, Kulvi, Chambeali, Bharmauri and Kinnauri. Himachal Pradesh is one of the states that lies in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), one of the richest reservoirs of biological diversity in the world. Songs in praise of Shiva and Parvati are sung. Stems are offered to household deities and are also placed on the upper frame of the door. [117] The day-to-day cuisine of Himachalis is similar to the rest of northern India with Punjabi and Tibetan influences. [115][116] The Kullu Dussehra festival is nationally known. The festival is celebrated in the month of January and the exact dates for the celebrations are decided by the Lamas. Celebrations of Dushehra are same in all the places of India. The Halda is one of the most widely celebrated festivals of Himachal Pradesh. It is a religious festival, takes place in the month of October at 'Thang-gyud Monastery' In the month of October, a similar festival called Guitor is held in the Monasteries at Ki, Tabo, Dankar and Pin Spiti subdivision. Nawala, in fact, is a thanks giving ceremony to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped at the time of misfortune and clamiti. Songs and dance are common features on such occasion. [81][82][83], Roads are the major mode of transport in the hilly terrains. The Kullu Natti. Men and women hold hands and dance together. Diwali is the most famous festival of India. Mahasu Devta (deity) is worshipped in upper Shimla hills, Kinnaur and Sirmaur regions of the state. [48][49] The state government's advance estimates for fiscal 2017–18 stated the total GDP and per capita income as ₹1.359 trillion and ₹158,462, respectively. [15] The foothills of the modern state of Himachal Pradesh were inhabited by people from the Indus valley civilisation which flourished between 2250 and 1750 BCE. The State of Bilaspur was merged into Himachal Pradesh on 1 July 1954 by the Himachal Pradesh and Bilaspur (New State) Act, 1954. [73] Shimla, the state's capital, is home to Asia's only natural ice-skating rink. The Mandi Shivaratri fair is held as per Hindu calendar every year on the Krishna paksha 13th day/13th night of the waning moon in the month of Phalguna that corresponds to February/March as per Gregorian calendar. (2005) Health traditions of Buddhist community and role of amchis in trans-Himalayan region of India. [49] The per capita income increased from ₹130,067 in 2015–16 to ₹147,277 in 2016–17. Himachal Pradesh is spread over 21,629 sq mi (56,019 km²), and is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir on north, Punjab on west and south-west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on south, Uttarakhand on south-east and by Tibet on the east. Held in Manali, in the month of January, the Himachal Winter Carnival is one of the most popular festivals of the state. Rakhi is one of the major festivals celebrated all over India. It is celebrated on the moon full in Shrawan, when sister ties sacred thread round the wrist of her brother and seeks protection and affection in exchange. (Dholru) is the first month of the lunar year and also the very first day of the month is … It is celebrated in the month of September in new Himachal. [109], Himachali caps of various colour bands are also well-known local art work, and are often treated as a symbol of the Himachali identity. This festival means a beginning of a new year and is held in the last week of February.One can witness a Chham dance, various mask dances and dramas remniscent of the post Buddhist culture with traditional orchestra. After the defeat, they expanded towards the south of the state. Most of the state lies on the foothills of the Dhauladhar Range. This festival is given the greatest importance even in temples. More than 95% of the total population adheres to the Hindu faith and majorly follows Shaivism and Shaktism traditions,[101] the distribution of which is evenly spread throughout the state. While some popular festival in the lower region is Peeplo F… It is the festival related to returning of Lord Rama to home after killing Ravna. The state shares an international border to the east with the Apart from all festivals celebrated in India there are some unique festivals of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh shares borders with the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to the north, and the states of Punjab to the west, Haryana to the southwest, and Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh to the south. Himachal has three Domestic Airports in Kangra, Kullu and Shimla districts. It is a festival organised in Gumrang Kothi in Keylong and adjoining areas, falling sometime in January or February. Himachal became the 18th state of the Indian Union with Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar as its first chief minister. They are the venues for singing and dancing, buying and … To address this, a workshop on ‘Endangered Medicinal Plant Species in Himachal Pradesh’ was held in 2002 and the conference was attended by forty experts from diverse disciplines. Around 90% of the state's population lives in rural areas. [57] It is the main source of income and employment in Himachal. [62][63] In 2011–12, the total area under apple cultivation was 104,000 hectares, increased from 90,347 hectares in 2000–01. Priest makes forecasts about crops and changes in seasons etc. Kinnaur kailash range from kalpa, Kinnaur. Shivratri of Mandi ranks above all in Western Himalayas. The state government has also decided to start three major nursing colleges to develop the healthcare system of the state. The festival is organised to observe the “victory of good over evil”. [90] The sex ratio stood at 972 females per 1,000 males, recording a marginal increase from 968 in 2001. Kangri, Kahluri (Bilaspuri), Mandyali, Kullvi, Mahasui, Sirmauri etc. It is like a Diwali festival for them. [97] Himachal Pradesh's literacy rate has almost doubled between 1981 and 2011 (see table to right). [42] The districts are further divided into 69 subdivisions, 78 blocks and 145 Tehsils. Preparation for the festival starts much early. Many high-capacity hydropower plants have been constructed which produce surplus electricity that is sold to other states, such as Delhi, Punjab and West Bengal. During their local festivals like Chaitol and Bishu, such community dancing can be witnessed. The Council of Ministers reports to the Legislative Assembly. Dancing and singing is a common practice during the festival. Himachal Pradesh also hosts a campus of the prestigious fashion college, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Kangra. It is celebrated in the month of March every year and it spans for … The festival is celebrated for 15 days. It came into being as a centrally administered territory on 15 April 1948 from the integration of thirty erstwhile princely states.[37]. [51] More than 50% of this expenditure was incurred on transport and communication; while the power sector got a share of just 4.6%, though it had steadily increased to 7% by the Third Plan. It is a festival of flowers here. [66] The income generated from exporting the electricity to other states is being provided as subsidy to the consumers in the state. In the assembly elections held in November 2017, the Bharatiya Janata Party secured an absolute majority, winning 44 of the 68 seats while the Congress won only 21 of the 68 seats. In district Kangra, Hamirpur and Bilaspur, first day of Chet month hold special importance. [105], The Hindu communities residing in Himachal include the Brahmins, Kayasthas, Rajputs, Sunars, Kannets, Rathis and Kolis. Sunshine on a snowy mountain at Himachal Pradesh. A Blessing in Disguise.jpg 4,000 × 3,000; 5.26 MB Festival Dates/Months. [63] According to the provisional estimates of Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the annual apple production in Himachal for fiscal 2015–16 stood at 753,000 tonnes, making it India's second-largest apple-producing state after Jammu and Kashmir. 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