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Pathar-Ka-Khel-Halog




Pathar-Ka-Khel-Halog is a fair held at Halog village in Shimla District. Held in the month of Kartik (November), it is celebrated on the second day of Diwali. The fair is held at the place where human sacrifices were offered to Goddess Kali. The main attraction of the fair is the stone throwing fight between two parties. Blood flowing from the wounds caused by injuries on the bodies of the devotees, is collected and offered to the Goddess Kali. Besides, the swing ride also attracts many people.



Updated on 23rd April, 2019
District: Shimla

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