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Introduction to Faguli
Himachal Pradesh is a North Western state in India. This state is located on the inner lap of the Western part of the Himalayan ranges. This is one of the most spectacular hill states of India. Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab creates the boundary in North, South- East, South and West of Himachal Pradesh, respectively. Himachal Pradesh is packed with stunning natural beauty and this state celebrates a number of fairs and festivals in different months. Among these festivals Faguli is an important one celebrated in Himachal Pradesh. Faguli in Himachal Pradesh is related to the Basant Panchami festival. This festival takes place in the Kinnaur district. This festival celebrates the triumph of God over the evil spirit. It is the honor and tribute given by the local tribes to the God who won the battle to protect humanity.
Time of celebrating Faguli
Faguli is a festival which is celebrated in the spring season. This religious festival of Himachal Pradesh is celebrated with another festival called Basant Panchami by the tribal people of the state. Approximately in the month of March, Faguli is celebrated in Himachal Pradesh. After the winter season almost all the people of Himachal Pradesh engage themselves in performing the rituals of Faguli in a perfect manner.
Description of Faguli Festival
Faguli Festival is the celebration of the win of the God over Evil. At the time of the festival, the local people of Himachal Pradesh engage themselves in the preparation of the festival. They clean up their homes and greet the rain Gods, chanting their name. After cleaning the home every person shoots a dart at the picture of Ravana. According to the myth if the arrow strikes the wall of the house it is considered as the mark of the God's victory over the evil spirit. In this festival the use of conch shells is prohibited. This is because the local people believe that it may break the concentration of God during the battle with Evil Powers. On the day of Faguli the family members bring a special kind of wood called Suskar Horing at the early morning. During the evening of the Faguli festival local people burn this wood inside the caves. During the burning of wood the lard is placed on the top of the roof. At the same time the barley is baked inside the fire. According to the local belief if the baked barley grains leap up and touch the roof of the cave it is lucky for human beings. After the completion of the ceremony the local people return to the village, marching. In this procession, they follow a pattern. In front of the line there is a person with Huri, after that comes Lankawalla and then comes Kittewalla with a Doo. This Doo is seized and offered to the pet animals after completing the three rounds of the village temple. Faguli in Himachal Pradesh is also called Savani and in this festival animals are offered food for seven days.
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