The annual tradition of shouting expletives to ward off evil has
been followed since last many years by residents of villages in Kullu.
Every year the locals celebrate a weird but interesting tradition of
mouthing abuses accompanied by traditional drum and trumpet.
The ritual of ‘Diyali’ is followed for 15 days during the Hindu
month of Paush (mid December to mid January). Paush is considered the month of
the dark when the deities are believed to migrate to heaven for 30 days.
The locals of Kullu believe that during this period evil spirits
move freely to harm the people. To protect the villages and drive away the evil
spirits, the villagers shout abuses.
Men of the villages shout at the top of the voice during the ritual.
Many villages of the area owing to the objection from womenfolk of the village
have stopped publicly following this years old ritual but many still perform
the same to keep away, what they believe, is evil from their life.
Most educated youth do not take part in this tradition. Every
village has its different legend behind celebrating the tradition.
Manali, one of the most popular hill stations in India
Manali, one of the most popular hill stations in India
