The Nanda Raj Jat offers an unparalleled and complete experience to the travelers with interest in local cultural and religious traditions of Uttarakhand as well as to those who are decent trekking enthusiasts. Its sanctity for locals is equal to Kumbh and it is one of the most lively and colourful festivals in the region. Nanda devi - the daughter of Kings of mountains, and the consort of Lord Shiva - is the supreme spiritual goddess of the locals of Garhwal and Kumaon region. She visits her maternal dwelling in these Himalayan heights in the Bhadrapad (months of August - September) - and this festive break is celebrated by the natives. The Nanda Raj Jat takes place once every twelve years - the journey starts from Nauti village accompanying a mythical four-horned sheep and Doli and all sorts of gifts for Nanda Devi, who is treated as a daughter revisiting her mother. The Jaat starts from Nauti village and goes up to the heights of Roopkund and Homekund with a four horned Ram .Whenever ram of fours horns take birth, the news is communicated immediately to kansuwa village and the kunwar (Royal family) Weaves the Chintoli- the Umbrella of bamboo (one Kind of bamboo species) and reach as the nautiyal at nauti village and seek the blessing of raj jat at nauti on the day of basant panchami. After the havan - yagna is over, the Ram decorated with ornaments, food and clothing’s and the other offerings are discharged.
Posted on: Sun, 29 Jun 2014 11:31:24 +0000
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