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The Sazo Festival in Knnaur , Himachal Pradesh in India

The Sazo Festival, one of the most well-known celebrations in the Kinnaur area of Himachal Pradesh, is held in remembrance of the locals' ancestor gods and goddesses.

Many think that the deities of their local temple spend a brief time in heaven on the day of the celebrations, which are observed in the month of January. The devotees therefore bade them farewell in the midst of joyous procession and rejoicing.

Even though the celebration is small-scale, the district will be filled with the greatest happiness and excitement. One of the most enjoyable events in Himachal Pradesh is Sazo, which draws visitors from all across the nation.

Main Sazo Festival Attractions 1. Swimming on the Satluj River

1.The locals begin by taking part in a customary bathing rite in the Satluj River. Some favour taking a ceremonial bath in the area's hot springs. With the help of the river's holy water, this rite purifies the body and soul.

 

2. Customary Meals

Families cook traditional meals on this day, including poultice, rice, lentils, vegetables, meat, halva, chilta, and pug. The local priests visit homes to bless the populace and distribute food grains as part of a significant rite known as Deacher and Deokhel.

 

3. The Act of Worship

Three times a day, rituals and prayers are offered in praise of the household deities. The god is worshipped in the morning by being given food, but not meat. The deity is then taken outside to be worshipped in the evening and is given wine and halwa. The deity is thought to have moved towards the Kinnaur Kailash when all the rites are finished.

 


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