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Himachal is a land of magnificent traditions and
colorful festivals. Right from food to dresses
everything includes a part of cultural living. Though
village life in various parts of Himachal is also
affected by the constant speed and sudden changes with
lifestyles yet they maintain their cultural integrity. |
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The customs and rituals practiced in this region
of Himachal depict the lifestyle of the natives
living in harmony with Nature. Himachal is known
as DEV BHOOMI where there is tradition of
people to honor deities, holy spirits, sages,
snake gods and other powerful gods and goddesses
mentioned in ancient Indian scriptures. Almost
every village has beautiful temples dedicated to
these
deities. |
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The Himachalis hold well known gods and goddesses
of the Hindu traditions, but their ties with local
deities are more close.
The institution of village gods is common factor
in Himachal. All customs revolve around local
deities |
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Right
from the origin of manifestation of a particular god or
goddess, the Gur, the
 oracle
who is the interpreter of the divinity, relates the
whole story of the powers, miracles and curses inflicted
by him from time to time. Filled with the power (Shakti)
of the deity, the Gur shakes his body and goes into a
trance before the audience uttering something in an
unusual manner, sometimes in an unknown language, as if
the deity itself
is speaking.
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Buddhism in Himachal
Pradesh holds considerable influence in Manali,
Kullu, north-eastern parts of Lahaul And
Spiti and Kinnaur. The Buddhist Monasteries
has assured an era of socio-cultural resurgence in
the region |
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Most people in the
Himalayas sustain themselves by a combination of
agriculture and animal husbandry. Until very
recently, tourism and other developmental
activities have started taking important aspect in
Himalayan life. |
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The life and social
values of Himachal people are in harmony
with nature. They practice a lifestyle in
which concepts like equity, sustainability,
community participation etc. are deep
rooted. They do not only understand but also
implement these concepts in their day to day
activities. |
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