Khatarua Festival
Khatarua is essentially the special festival of
pastoral- agricultural society and celebrated on the first day of the month of
Ashwin in mid September, and signifies the beginning of the autumn. On this day
people light bonfires, around which children dance, holding aloft colourful
flags.
People take special care of their animals and feed them fresh grass.
Cucumbers are offered to the fire of Khatarua, which is said to destroy all
evil influences. The victory of the king of Kumaon is also said to be one of the
reasons for the celebration of Khatarua.
Tallital Bazar
This sounds like s cry interesting festival.
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ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
One of the most popular festivals of pahadi's. when i was in my village i used to celebrate this festival. find such more festivals on www.indiagetonline.info
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