Lahaul Snow Fest from January 13

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• The 75-day Snow Festival will begin with prayers at the famous Triloknath temple in the Lahaul valley on January
• The festival would be celebrated according to religious beliefs and traditional customs, and also keeping in mind the calendar fixed by the Lamas (monks) of the valley for various
• The festivals of Udna, Gochi, Halda, Fagli and Yor organised in Gahar, Pattan and Tinan valleys would also be associated with the Snow Festival to make tourists aware about the rich traditions of the
• It is one of the longest festivals celebrated in India and is on a par with the 75-day Bastar Dussehra held in The cultural traditions and ancient festivals have been rejuvenated through this festival.