by Trilok Singh | Aug 17, 2025 | Blog
In the high-altitude meadows and forested passes of Himachal Pradesh, the Gaddi shepherds move with the seasons—and with the moon. Their migration is not just a practical journey for grazing livestock; it is a ritual pilgrimage, guided by ancestral calendars, lunar...
by Trilok Singh | Aug 15, 2025 | Blog
In Himachal Pradesh, trees are not just flora—they are elders, protectors, and divine beings. From towering deodars to whispering peepals, sacred trees are woven into the spiritual and ecological fabric of village life. They are worshipped, consulted, and feared. Some...
by Trilok Singh | Aug 15, 2025 | Blog
In the terraced fields and orchard-covered slopes of Himachal Pradesh, farmers don’t just watch the weather—they watch the moon. For centuries, agricultural communities have followed chandra krishi—moon-based farming practices that align sowing, harvesting, and ritual...
by Trilok Singh | Aug 15, 2025 | Blog
In the misty valleys and pine-covered ridges of Himachal Pradesh, fear is not hidden—it is ritualized. Every year, in villages across districts like Mandi, Kullu, and Chamba, people gather for Bhoot Melas—ghost fairs where the possessed are healed, spirits are...
by Trilok Singh | Aug 15, 2025 | Blog
In the high-altitude villages of Himachal Pradesh, sleep is not merely rest—it is a portal. Dreams are sacred spaces where ancestors speak, deities warn, and spirits reveal hidden truths. This tradition of ritual dreaming—known locally by various names like sapna...
by Trilok Singh | Aug 15, 2025 | Blog
In the dense cedar groves, alpine meadows, and shadowed ravines of Himachal Pradesh, the forest is not just wilderness—it is divine territory. Here dwell the Van Devtas—guardian spirits of the woods, protectors of biodiversity, and enforcers of ritual law. Their...
