Held on first ' Baisakh'- the 13th April -
Baisakhi is one of Himachal's most important festivals. Rooted in the
rural agrarian tradition, it bids a final farewell to winter.
At Tattapani near Shimla
, at the Rewalsar and
Prashar lakes near
Mandi, people take purifying
dips in the water, numerous village fairs complete with wrestling, dancing
and archery are also held on this day.