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...
by Trilok Singh | Aug 12, 2025 | Blog
In the shadowed valleys and temple courtyards of Himachal Pradesh, not all festivals are for gods. Some are for ghosts. Known locally as Bhoot Mela, Pret Utsav, or Chhalan, these seasonal gatherings are held to honor, appease, and negotiate with spirits—ancestral,...
by Trilok Singh | Aug 12, 2025 | Blog
In the terraced fields and orchard-laced slopes of Himachal Pradesh, agriculture is not merely a science—it is a spiritual rhythm, guided by the moon’s phases and the ancestral calendar. For centuries, farmers have timed their sowing, harvesting, and ritual offerings...
