Indian fairs and festivals have throughout the time attracted tourists. The fairs and festivals in India at every state in India are celebrated with equal gusto. Plan your journey to India during the colorful and happening fairs and festivals in Jammu and Kashmir.
Spitok Gutor Zanskar is a famous festival which celebrates the victory of Black hat dancers over evil. Gustor literally means 'Sacrifice of the 29th day'. Spitok Gutor Zanskar is traditional to the monasteries of the reformist Geluk-pa order of Tibetan Buddhism. This two-day ling festival is held mainly in the Spituk, Thiksay and Karsha (Zanskar) monasteries, at different times every year.
Features:
The celebration ends with the dismemberment and dispersal of the 'Storma' (sacrificial cake)
The leader of the Black Hat dancers ends the Spitok Gutor Zanskar called 'Argham' of 'Killing'.
This symbolizes the destruction of all forms of evil.
The dance re-enacts the assassination of the Tibetan apostate King Lang-dar-ma, by a Buddhist monk in the mid 9th century.
In some monasteries, an effigy symbolizing the strong forces of evil is burnt at the end of the festival.
The masks worn by the dancers represent the guardian divinities (Dharmapalas) of the Buddhist pantheon, and the patron divinities of the Geluk-pa order.
Season:
Spitok Gutor Zanskar (Jan) is held during the month of January.
How to Reach Kashmir
By Air: Indian Airlines operate regular daily flights to Srinagar from Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu.
By Rail:The nearest railhead for Srinagar is Jammu Tawi (305 kms) where trains arrive from all the major cities.
By Road: National Highway 1-A, connecting Srinagar with Jammu, is a good, all-weather road with several sharp inclines and hairpin bends.
It is best to visit Jammu and Kashmir during the Spitok Gutor Zanskar (Jan).
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