HPPSC Exam – HP GK – Fairs/Festivals of Himachal Pradesh
The Fairs/Festivals of Himachal Pradesh have educational, social and religious character. Fairs/Festivals of Himachal Pradesh are one of the hot topics in the HPPSC exams like HPAS, HPSSSB, Naib-tehsildar etc. This article gives you some of the important Fairs/Festivals of Himachal Pradesh and some facts about them like their location, and special features.
List of Famous Fairs/Festivals of Himachal Pradesh:
Contents
Bilaspur:
Fair/Festivals |
Location |
Special Feature |
| Nalwari | Bilaspur | A Cattle fair. W.Goldstein started the idea of this fair. |
| Naina Devi | Bilaspur | At Naina Devi Temple |
| Markanda | Jhukhala | – |
Chamba:
Fair/Festivals |
Location |
Special Feature |
| Minjar Fair | Chamba | Started by Raja Sahil Verman. Devotees offer Minjars(Maize flowers) to God Varuna at river Ravi |
| Suhi Fair | Bharmour | Exclusive fair for Women and Children. Celebrated to pay tribute to Rani Naina Devi |
| Chhitrari Yatra | Chhatrari | – |
| Phul Yatra | Pangi | In September-October |
| Manimahesh Yatra | Chamba | A pilgrimage to the sacred Manimahesh lake in Bharmaur. The yatra starts from the Lakshminarayan Temple in Chamba town |
Solan:
Fair/Festivals |
Location |
Special Feature |
| Shoolini Fair | Solan | A tribute to Shoolini mata |
| Sari Fair | Arki | This Fair is known for Bull Fighting |
Kangra:
Fair/Festivals |
Location |
Special Feature |
| Nagini Fair | Nurpur | A religious fair |
| Kaleshwar fair | Kangra | celebrated on the Baisakhi day |
| Shivratri Fair | Kathgarh | Celebrated on the Shivratri day |
| Jwalamukhi Fair | Jawala ji | During Navratras |
| Dal Fair | Dharamshala | – |
Mandi:
Fair/Festivals |
Location |
Special Feature |
| Shivratri Fair | Mandi | Started by Raja Ajbar Sen |
| Chaichu Fair | Pandoh | Begins on 13th April every year |
| Nalwari Fair | Karsog | – |
| Tseeshu Fair | Mandi | It is a Buddhist Festival to celebrate the birthday of Padmasambhava, a buddhist spiritual leader |
Shimla:
Fair/Festivals |
Location |
Special Feature |
| Lavi Fair | Rampur | The most ancient Trade Fair. It is held in month of November |
| Pathar ka Khel | Halog,Shimla | Takes place on the second day of Diwali |
| Rohru Fair | Rohru | In April |
| Sippi Fair | Mashobra | – |
| Buffalo Fair | Kufri,Mashobra | – |
Kullu:
| Fair/Festivals | Location | Special Feature |
| Dussehra | Kullu | It begins with the arrival of Hidimba Devi from Manali. It was started by Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu. |
| Bhunda Festival | Nirmand | It is considered as the ‘Kumbha’ of the Hill people |
| Budhi Diwali | Nirmand | This Fair is associated with the battle of Mahabharat. |
| Sarhi Yatra | Naggar | In May |
| Dhungri Fair | Manali | Devoted to Goddess Hidimba |
Hamirpur:
Fair/Festivals |
Location |
Special Feature |
| Holi Fair | Sujanpur | Festival of Colours |
| Gasota Fair | Gasota | An annual Cattle fair |
| Baba Balak Nath Fair | DeotSidh | Celebrated at the holy shrine of Baba Balaknathji |
| Hamir Festival | Hamirpur | Celebrated in Sep-Oct |
Una:
Fair/Festivals |
Location |
Special Feature |
| Chintpurni Fair | Chintpurni | – |
| Piploo Fair | Piploo | Celebrated in the month of June |
Sirmaur:
Fair/Festivals |
Location |
Special Feature |
| Renuka Fair | Renukaji | Celebrated annually to commemorate the meeting of Lord Parshuram and his mother Renuka. Begins 10 days after Diwali |
| Bawan Dwadshi Fair | Nahan | In the memory of Raja Bali |
| Trilokpur Fair | Trilokpur | Devoted to Goddess Bala Sundari |
Lahaul-Spiti:
Fair/Festivals |
Location |
Special Feature |
| Ladaracha Fair | Kaza | Held in the month of July marking the termination of summers |
| Pori Fair | Trilokinath | To worship Lord Trilokinath |
| Guitor Festival | Lahaul and Spiti | Celeberated in October. Known for Masked Dance. |
| Gochi Festival | Keylong | Celeberated in the month of February. Token child marriages are also performed. |
Kinnaur:
Fair/Festivals |
Location |
Special Feature |
| Fulaich Festival | Kinnaur | Known as Festival of Flowers. |
| Lossar Festival | Lahaul-Spiti/Kinnaur | A Tibetan New Year Festival. It is celeberated in February |
HP Gk Questions on Fairs/Festivals of Himachal Pradesh:
In every Himachal Pradesh competitive exam, questions relating to the Fairs/Festivals of Himachal Pradesh are always included which makes this topic very important. Some of the questions that have appeared in the exams are like:
- The Phul Yatra is celebrated in which place in himachal pradesh?
- The Dussehra celebration of which place is famous in Himachal ?
- Which fair is held exclusively for women and children?
- Which Fair/Festival of Himachal Pradesh is a Cattle Fair?
Therefore, these HP GK facts are very important from the HPPSC exams point of view.