Himachal's Raulane Festival: A 5,000-year-old festival that celebrates mystical fairies
In Kinnaur's Himalayas, the Raulane festival honors celestial fairies called Saunis, believed to protect villagers during harsh winters. Men, disguised as a symbolic bride and groom, perform a slow, devotional dance at the Nagin Narayan temple. This ancient tradition, devoid of modern spectacle, celebrates faith, community, and the enduring connection between humans and the divine.
In Kinnaur's Himalayas, the Raulane festival honors celestial fairies called Saunis, believed to protect villagers during harsh winters. Men, disguised as a symbolic bride and groom, perform a slow, devotional dance at the Nagin Narayan temple. This ancient tradition, devoid of modern spectacle, celebrates faith, community, and the enduring connection between humans and the divine.
