Winter Carnival In Manali,Bird Watching Kangra Himachal, Lohri Festival India

Winter Carnival In Manali


	Dear Friends Himachal Pradesh as a state is a pot-purri of different cultural and ethnic groups. Every valley and region of Himachal Pradesh offer something culturally unique, be it their handicrafts, dresses, music, language or cuisine.. Winter carnival is the most awaited event in the valley. This festival has been declared a state level festival. The annual winter carnival begins in Manali from January 11 to 16. Massive participation by culture groups and students from various colleges of India marks the success of winter carnival. The festival is held at 'Manu Kala Kendra' in Manali. Manali literally means the 'Home of Manu'. Manu is the mythological character who is supposed to have survived when the world was drowned in Flood. He then came to Manali and recreated human life. Second and third weeks of January in Manali are a feast for the visitors when the five-day long festival is held. The performers try to show their excellence and give their level best. It provides opportunities to the artists to prove themselves. Apart from showcasing the rich culture of state carnival’s organizers included plethora of snow games for tourists. Ensuring the maximum participation of tourists, organizers will select Winter Queen and Mr. Manali during the carnival, which is also open for tourists

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Lohri Festival



	Lohri or Maghi is an important Fair in Himachal Pradesh. It is usually celebrated at the culmination of winter, when the winter bites are no more, and people rejoice the season amidst extensive pomp and gaiety. Maghi is the other name of this Festival and that is why the Fair is also named as Lohri or Maghi Fair. Since Lohri is usually celebrated during the month of Magh (January), it is also known as Maghi Festival. The Lohri or Maghi Fair is a jovial relief from the monotonous daily existence and is thus a welcome relief by the people of Himachal Pradesh. The Lohri or Maghi Fair actually venerates the last sowing of the Ravi crop, a Winter Crop of North India, especially Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana. During the Lohri or Maghi Fair a bonfire is lit and men and women dance to the tune of music around it. The Lohri Festival is generally held to ensure fertility and prosperity. Bonfire is an integral part of the Lohri Fair that has been named after the Lohri Festival. It is a month of celebration for the people of Himachal Pradesh when new costumes are bought and amidst extensive salsa and melody the celebration ensues.

The Bird Watching Festival of Himachal Pradesh is held in the month of January every year. Maharana Pratap Sagar in Kangra is the site of the fest. There are many rare species of birds found in this region. This Festival of Himachal Pradesh dedicated to the birds is organized to attract all the bird lovers of the country to the state.

Maharana Pratap Sagar, the site of the Bird Watching Festival of Kangra is one of the biggest man made lakes of India. This place attracts many Bird Watchers during winters because of the various migratory birds that come here. The biggest attraction here are the ducks from the Siberian region. There are also many other water birds that welcome the visitors to the island. Some of the birds that can be seen here are Black buck, Cheetal and Sukhrab.

The Bird Watching Festival provides a wonderful scope for a family outing. Here you can watch around 220 species of birds belonging to about 56 families. The birds of various colors and origin attract a child's attention quite well.
The Bird Watching Festival can give is the right place for learning with fun.

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