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The International Shivratri Festival is a major cultural and religious event held annually in Mandi, popularly known as “Chhoti Kashi.” The festival recently marked a special milestone with the celebration of 500 years of the city’s foundation.
Salient Features: The week-long festival begins a day after Mahashivratri and reflects a unique blend of Shaivite and Vaishnav traditions. A key highlight is the “Jaleb” procession, where the idol of Madhorai is taken through the town. Over 200 local deities assemble at the historic Paddal Ground, accompanied by folk music, traditional instruments like Karnal and Ransingha, and the famous Himachali dance “Nati.” Rituals like “Jagan” (night-long prayers) and “Chadru” (farewell procession) mark the festival’s culmination.
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Explore the International Shivratri Festival in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh—a 500-year-old celebration blending Shaivite and Vaishnav traditions with Jaleb processions and 200+ local deities.
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