In the eve of dusserah festival, kullu was glittering like a necklace over mountains of himachal. Like every place of India, Shri Ram was ready with bow and arrow ,aimed at Ravan. There were children showing tantrums for gifts , old and young were busy watching play. A group entered on the stage in colorful dress, and they started their traditional naati dance.







Naati has a unique significance which describes, the rhythm of love, expressions and coordination of steps. The catching factor happens to be the flow of moves, which shows the internal enthusiasm of pleasure in a human being. Bending their knees and waving their hands in coordination creates a blooming flower, whose fragrance is caught by public and ofcourse it creates a contagious effect.

One unique aspects this festival, was the meeting of deities. Local deities from different parts of kullu and adjacent areas were brought. Ballads say that they meet every year and people worship and follow whatever they say. Because people consider them as protectors and decision makers of localities.





There is no question that deities ,and concepts of God is prevalent in every...