‘Pathar Mela’: Shimla villagers engage in traditional stone-pelting ritual; sacred blood tilak marked
The ancient 'Pathar Mela' festival in Dhami, Shimla, saw a symbolic stone-pelting ritual between two groups, Jamogi and Katedu, following Diwali. This centuries-old tradition, initiated to replace human sacrifice, aims to seek blessings for regional prosperity and protection from natural disasters.
The ancient 'Pathar Mela' festival in Dhami, Shimla, saw a symbolic stone-pelting ritual between two groups, Jamogi and Katedu, following Diwali. This centuries-old tradition, initiated to replace human sacrifice, aims to seek blessings for regional prosperity and protection from natural disasters.
