Traditional archery held in Todh valley on Shivratri

Kullu, March 11

The Ringo Utsav was celebrated in Keylong while the traditional Muskun archery was organised in the Todh valley during the snow festival in Lahaul and Spiti district today. The traditional archery was also held in Upper Keylong. The event commences on the Shivratri festival and all men play archery and aim at a target made of flour.

Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Rai said a Food Festival would be held in Sissu next week to introduce tourists to the traditional cuisines of Lahaul and Spiti. He added that the tourists would get to taste the vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes of Lahaul. ‘Charmachai’ and ‘Namkeen Chai’ stalls would also be set up.

Rai said a state-level traditional archery competition would be organised in Keylong during the snow festival on March 26 and said it would be one of a kind event in which players from various districts would showcase their talents in traditional archery. — OC