Hindus to celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth anniversary in Punjab on August 22, 2019The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna is celebrated by all Hindus. The birth day of lord Krishna is usually celebrated in August or September according to Hindu calendar. The festival of janam ashtmi is also celebrated warmly by Pakistani Hindus. The biggest gathering of Hindus and great celebration of janam ashtmi is observed in Sadiqabad […]
Uchal — a festival of shepherds and farmers of the Kalash tribe on August 19, 2019The kalash tribe is one of those tribes who have the least population of just 3,500 people. They reside in three valleys ramboor, bamborit and barir. Though initially they were scattered in 12 valleys of Kalash district Chitral of KPK but with the passage of time they were pushed in these three valleys. Their mysterious […]
The Joshi Festival and the rich Kalash culture on May 13, 2019The shaking bodies on drum beat are giving the message of spring. Sometimes there is zaftig style of serpentine dance and at times nymphs dancing in chorus seem happy in the delight of spring, along with them. There are charming young men, kids and elders of the tribe are also dance on this event. All […]
Hindus celebrate Holi in Pakistan on March 22, 2019The Hindus of Pakistan celebrate the festival of Holi with the same enthusiasm as Indians, spreading messages of peace, love and happiness through vibrant and colourful revelry. In the days leading up to the festival, the Hindu tribes of Cholistan play a game called “Khido” in the open desert. It is believed that Parhlad-Bhagat (the […]
The Colours of Holi with the Hindus of Cholistan on March 21, 2019The Hindus of Pakistan celebrate the colorful festival of Holi with the same enthusiasm as Indians, spreading the message of peace, love and happiness through vibrant and colourful celebration. In the days leading up to the festival, the Hindu tribes of Cholistan play a game called “Khido” in the open desert. It is believed that […]
Chomos — the longest and most sacred festival of Kalash tribe on December 25, 2018The Chomos festival is celebrated by the Kalash tribe of District Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan at the end of every year and is supposed to be the tribe’s longest festival, starting from the beginning of December until the end of the month. The festival is held in part to announce and welcome the New Year […]
Devali with ancient Hindu Tribes of Cholistan on November 6, 2018The festival of Devali is celebrated by Hindus with a religious fervor and enthusiasm. The history of the festival is associated with the ancient folklore. According to Hindu scripture during ‘Treta yug’ (initial period of tr world), Dasrath Ram the king of Audhiya exiled his son Shri Ram for fourteen years to jungle enticed by […]
The historical significance of Raksha Bandhan on August 26, 2018The festival of Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) is celebrated in July/August account every year by the Hindus. This festival celebrates the strong relation of brother and sister. A sister ties a thread on the wrist of brother she also prays for her brother and performs ‘arti’ for his brother’s blessings. A brother gives some gift or […]
A look at Kalash Valley’s distinct culture — Part I on May 7, 2018The charming young men, kids and elders of the Kalash tribe celebrate the Joshi Festival in May by dancing and paying thanks to God while waving the branching of hickory tree in their hands. Some call this Kalash valley ‘Kafirstan’ (the land of atheists). Here Chilm Jusht or Joshi Festival is celebrated every year in […]