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Jammu & Kashmir
is known as the crown of India. The state is famous for
its breathtaking beauty and is divided in three regions:
Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh. Each region has its own
distinct culture. Jammu is Hindu dominated, Kashmir has
a majority Muslim population, and Ladakh has Buddhist
culture. A number of fairs & festivals are celebrated
in Jammu & Kashmir. Read about major fairs & festivals
of J&K.
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The New Years Day falls on the first navratra. It begins
with an invocation to laxmi, the goddess of bounty. The
Navroj festival of the shia Muslims comes a week after
the new years day. They celebrate the nine day festival
with good eating and activities of gay abandon. In April
comes durga ashtmi followed by ram navami. The Ziarats
held annually at the shrines of Muslim saints on their
death anniversaries are typical kashmiri festivals, replete
with the color and gaiety. The anniversary of Rishi Pir,a
Hindu Saint held on the fifth day of the full moon of
Baisakhi is attended by Muslims also. Shab-i-Mairaj is
followed by Shab-i-Barat. Then comes Jeth Ashtami, succeeded
in a month by Har Ashtami.
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Kashmiris are proud of the vitasta or the Jhelum river and trhe Vaitha Truvah. They offer prayers to it. Earthen lamps are set afloat on the river, each balanced on a grass ring. A tropical festival known as khichri amavasya falls in the month of posh (December, January). The shiv ratri falls in February-march.
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Fairs
in Jammu and Kashmir
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Jammu |
| Famous Fairs: |
Purmandal Mela, Jhiri Mela & Mansar Food
And Crafts Mela |
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Festivals
in Kashmir
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Dosmocha
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Location: |
Ladakh Region, J&K |
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Festive Month: |
February |
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Golden Namchit
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Location: |
Ladakh Region, J&K |
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Festive Month: |
December |
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Gu-stor |
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Location: |
Ladakh
Region, J&K |
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Festive
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Traditional
Celebration Of The Monasteries Of The Reformist
Geluk-Pa Order Of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Hemis
festival |
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Location: |
Hemis
Monastery, Ladakh Region, J&K |
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Celebration
Months:: |
June-July
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Also
Known As: |
Tse-Chu |
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Significance: |
Symbolises
Ancient Traditions Of Kar-Gyur-Pa Sect
Of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Losar
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Location: |
Ladakh Region, J&K |
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Famous As: |
Tibetan New Year |
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Festive Month: |
December |
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Metho nagrang
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Location: |
Matho Monastery, Ladakh Region, J&K |
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Famous As: |
Tibetan New Year |
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Festive Month: |
February-March |
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Monastic festivals
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Location: |
Ladakh Region, J&K |
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Famous
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Losar, Spituk
Gustor, Gu-Stor, Dosmosche, Tse-Chu, Matho Nagrang,
Stok Guru Tse-Chu, Yuru Kabgyat, & Galdan
Namchot
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Famous Monastic Dance: |
Chhams |
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Thiksey
Gustor |
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Location: |
Ladakh Region, J&K |
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Festive
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October
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Duration: |
2 Days |
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Yuru Kabgyat |
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Location: |
Ladakh Region, J&K |
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Festive
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July
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Duration: |
2 Days |
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