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Fair Name Key Features Place/District Significance/Context Brahmaur Jatra Fair Chamba district Skodi Fair Held in honor of a woman who […]

Fair/Festival Name Recognition Level District/Location Key Features Significance/Origin Kullu Dushehra International Kullu (Dhaulpur Maidan, Beas river bank) 7-day celebration, Raghunathji

Category Instrument Name Key Features Place/District General Characteristics Modern Influence Slowly being influenced by modern changes; authentic character is best

Dance Name Key Features Place/District Significance/Context General Characteristics Purpose Integral part of cultural life; performed at festivals, fairs, and social

Aspect Detail General Characteristics Prevalence Love for ornaments and jewelry is a universal phenomenon. Origin Likely began with the transition

Aspect Detail Place/District General Characteristics Climate Influence Dresses are primarily dictated by the climate, necessitating woolen garments for much of

Aspect Detail Place/District General Practices Body Preparation Laid on plantain leaves in the courtyard, then placed in a wooden coffin

Aspect Detail Place/District Childbirth Practices Mother’s Housing Typically in a separate room, usually on the lower storey, for protection from

Aspect Detail Place/District Engagement Practices Initiative Usually taken by the boy’s male relatives, unlike in the plains where the girl’s

General Overview of Himachal Pradesh Aspect Detail Cultural Influence Climate, flora, and fauna profoundly shape the life and outlook of