5-day-long Winter Carnival 2023 commences in Manali's Kullu district

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off the ‘Carnival Parade’ from Circuit House Manali after offering prayers at

Updated on Jan 03, 2023 03:12 PM IST 7 Photos
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The five-day national-level winter carnival in Manali's Kullu district commenced on December 2 and will go on till December 6. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the event on Monday. (ANI)

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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the carnival has immense significance for tourism, trade, and the preservation of traditional beliefs and culture. It provides a platform for artists of different states to showcase their talent, he added. (ANI)

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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off the ‘Carnival Parade’ from Circuit House Manali after offering prayers at the historic Hadimba Temple. (ANI)

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Later at a public meeting, he announced the enhancement in “Protsahan Rashi” of Mahila Mandals from existing 10,000 to 20,000. He also announced that an indoor stadium and ice-skating rink would be constructed in Manali to promote more tourism and sports activities.(ANI)

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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu performs rituals during the flagging off ceremony of the five-day Manali Sharad Mahotsav (Winter Carnival) 2023.(ANI)

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