Sairi festival is celebrated in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a major festival of the Gaddi people, who are the main inhabitants of the district. The festival is held in the month of January or February to celebrate the harvest. It is a time for people to come together and enjoy music, dance, and food.
The festival starts with a procession of people carrying a decorated tree to the main temple in the town. The tree is then offered to the gods and goddesses. After the offering, people gather in the temple courtyard to watch a performance of traditional dances. The dances are performed by groups of men and women, and they often depict scenes from the lives of the gods and goddesses.
After the dances, people enjoy a feast of traditional food. The food includes rice, dal, vegetables, and meat. It is also customary to drink a special type of liquor called ‘sair’. The liquor is made from rice and barley, and it is said to have medicinal properties.
The Sairi festival is a time for people to come together and celebrate their culture. It is a time for people to forget their differences and enjoy the company of their friends and family. The festival is also a time for people to pay their respects to the gods and goddesses.