Nawala is a festival of Gaddi tribe inhabiting the valleys of Kangra, Chamba and some parts of mandi and Kullu. And I belong to district Hamirpur, so I never heard about Nawal in my life. As from last one and half year I am leaving in Dharamshala I came to know about this amazing festival Nawala. And thankfully I got chance to watch this festival live at one of my friend house. It was one of the best experience in my life. This is celebrated individually at a time when a householder thinks it proper, but it is a must once in a life time. Gaddis always invoke Shiva's help in misfortunes, ailments and for success in certain undertaking. While doing so, they undertake to perform His worship. The special prayer is called Nawala and may be offered at the time of the marriage, on the construction of a new house, recovery from illness, etc. This is a sort of thank-giving service offered to their deity Shiva. Navwala is said to have been derived from the word Navmala, meaning a new gar...
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