Religious Festival · Himachal Pradesh
Shamshi Virshu
Khokhan village, Khokhan, Kullu
Photo of the area: Apandeyhp89, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A one-day spring fair at Khokhan village in Kullu, held on 1 Baisakh.
Shamshi Virshu is a one-day village fair held at Khokhan in the Kullu valley on the first day of Baisakh, around 13 April. The goddess is worshipped and offered fresh barley shoots, and women sing and dance around her palanquin while the men look on.
Planning a visit
- When: 13 Apr 2027. These dates are estimated from the usual pattern and have not been officially announced. Check closer to the time.
- Where: Khokhan village, Khokhan, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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