The
festivals which are celebrated in Manali are :-
Lohri :- This is celebrated in mid-january day and
also commemorates the last sowing of the Rabi crops.
Community bonfires, folk songs and dancing mark the
festival.
Baisakhi :- It is one of Himachal's most important
festivals. Rooted in the rural agrarian tradition, it bids a
final farewell to winter. Numerous village fairs complete
with wrestling, dancing and archery are also held on this
day.
Dussehra :- They pay homage to lord Raghunath while
music and colour fill the Silver valley. Numerous stalls
offer a variety of local wares. This is also the time when
the International Folk festival celebrated. The Jwalamukhi
temple in Kangra becomes the venue for a major fair.
