Man is a festival-loving by nature,
Festivals are imparting enthusiasm, joy and exultation to human being in their
lives. Festivals of Hamirpur have its own history. It has mythological and spiritual importance
and these are part of our cultural heritage. Here we discussed some of the most
important festivals of Hamirpur.
Kungusua Pune - July or
"Aashaadh Shukla Purnima"in every household of Hamirpur brides are worshiped,
which is known by "Kungusua". Mother-in-low makes Four Putriya
in-wall of the four corners with turmeric for worship and wishes a daughter-in-law
like "Lakshmi" (Riches) and the developer of generation. It is true
that where there is respect for women, there is God. These sentiments appear in
this festival.
Hari-Jot- The month of
"Sawan"(August) is the time of this festival. The festival is
celebrated like Kungusa Pune, daughters are respected and worshiped.
Nag Panchami - Nag Panchami is
celebrated on "Shravan Shukla Panchami"(August). Snakes are worshiped
on this day. The hole of snake is also worshiped. Purans Says about the worship
of snakes for being not afraid of snakes.
Gngur -This festival
celebrates on Month of May "Chaitra Shukla Teej”. Married womens keep fast
on that day and worship "Parwati". And "Gangur" are made in
"Prasad" which is not for men. Every woman in Hamirpur keeps fast for
Good luck from the time of ancient.
Chaiti Pune- This festival is celebrated in May
"Chaitra Purnima". Five or seven pots of vessel is colored with lime
or chalk and put over them a "Karwa". Statue of Godess a Pjun-Kumar's made on
"Karwa". After filling all the vessels with sweets and laddus Women
worships systematically with the story. Then the boy of that family shakes the vessels and take
out the sweets and impart it to the mother. Mom feeds sweet to boy.
Asmai - This festival is celebrated on June
"Dwij of Baisakh". This is for accomplishment of all works this day
in a cleaned place an image is made by white sandalwood on battle leaf. And
held it over the stomach with four "Kaudiaa” for the worship. Fast girl seats
"Asen" in Oblation. After that the youngest child of the house took
the "Kaudies" on the wood plate. People say the story of
"Asmai". Retains Kaudiaa for the worship every year
Wat Savitri Vrat - this festival is organized on july
"Jeth". Married women went to the tree of Baniyan for blessings and
worship it and wishes about her son and husband's health also pray for the
continuous pleasure. In Root of Baniyan tree there is Brahma, Vishnu in the
middle, the Shiva on the top and the overall is called Savitri. Women’s fulfill
the vow by telling the story of "Sati Savitri".
Akti
or akshy Tritiya -
This festival is celebrated on June "Teej of Baisakh Shukla". This is
very special festival. It is said that that day was the beginning of the
millennium "Satyug". This very day, the valves of the famous shrine
Badrinarayan open.
This festival has its own charm. Girls ply game with dolls and boys
fly the kites. Girls went for the worship singing “Akti” and return in the
evening then distributes Son, wet grams. And women ask her husband’s sister
about her husband’s stories with joy.
Rakhi -It is celebrated on the full moon of
the month of August. It is a festival of sacred feelings. The thread that ties the
sisters to their brothers with full enthusiasm and affection is the chord of love.
This is the festival brothers and sister. Brothers give gifts and money to the
sisters.
Harchhath - This festival is
celebrated On October ("Bhado"). The same day, the elder brother of
Shri Krishna named Balram was born. this festival is for those women who have sons.
To eat grain from-plowed ground, cow ghee and milk etc. are forbidden. Image of
Goddess is drawing on the wall by color.
Kanhaiya-Ate- "Janmashtami" So you know.
This festival is celebrated on October. Lord Krishna was born on this day.
Tija - This festival is celebrated October. The
worshiper has to keep without drink water. All married women do this fast. Women’s
fasts together sing hymns etc. And awake at night.
Risi Paachen - This festival is
celebrated on "Bhadon". This is also a festival of married women.
Sins which done knowingly or unknowingly will be forgiven.
Mahalakshmi - This festival is
celebrated on Ashwani ("Kwaar") or November by married women’s. Mahalaxmi
is worshiped along with Elephant. Today women cooks special meals called
"Suthera". To bathe in the river or pond is important. There is a
living legend of Lakshmi Puja.
Naurta - Girls play
Naurata in Hamirpur For nine days. This particular festival is a festival of
the girls. Alpana are made on the plateform of every home.
Dasro - This festival is celebrated on
November. It is said that when the stars come up in the sky in the evening then
produce the name "victory". This is a good time to work. Ram had
started the rawan mission on that day. People wish to see "Neelkanth"
bird on this day.
Sharad Punima - Kartik Bath
starts on this day in entire Bundelkhand.According to mythology, the moon is
occupied by nectar and ambrosia that falls at moon night, who enjoys these rays
get the lifesaving power.
Dhanteras - Before Deepawali
Dhanteras is celebrated. A burned lamp places at the entrance of the house. This
day is considered auspicious to buy new pots. It is the day of Yamraj and
Dharmraj.
Narak Chaudas-- Disember
"Kartik" month, Narak Chaudas is celebrated like a little
Deepawali.It is said that Hanuman was born on this day .Hanuman Jayanti is
celebrated on this day too.
Diwari
-"Diwali" festival is celebrated on November"Kartik”. The day is
celebrated with reverence, excitement, joy and purity and
"Lakshmi-Ganesha" is worshiped .People were new clothes and eat food,
fruit, sweets, nuts and lights the entire house with lamps.
Jawara : jawara festival is celebrated in all blocks with full joy.
Jawara : jawara festival is celebrated in all blocks with full joy.
All the festival is celebrated with great devotion of faith, which
must hides the sense of purpose. Whether it is the overcome of sins, religious,
social affection, wish, happy life and good luck, good luck and have a happy
life, all wishes exist in these festivals.
Image is shared by jitendra Rajpoot, Rath.
Image is shared by jitendra Rajpoot, Rath.
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