Uttarakhand: Mangseer Bagwal celebrated with pomp in Uttarkashi, it is a celebration of Tibet’s victory.
The historic Mangseer Diwali is made a month after Diwali in Uttarkashi and Tehri. Mangseer Diwali was celebrated with great pomp in Uttarkashi on Monday.
Mangseer Bagwal celebrated with pomp in Uttarkashi
A month after Diwali, the traditional and historical Diwali of Tarkashi and Tehri is celebrated. Which is known as Mangseer Bagwal. A program was organized on the occasion of Mangseer Bagwal in Uttarkashi on Monday.
Why is Mangseer Bagwal celebrated?
Bagwal of Mangseer is celebrated to celebrate the arrival home of the brave commander of Garhwal, Madho Singh Bhandari after winning the war. Garhwal was ruled by King Mahipat Shah between the years 1627-28. During his reign, Tibetan robbers used to come to Garhwal and loot.
On this the king sent his commander to fight with them. In which Madho Singh Bhandari’s army defeated the Tibetans. Mangseer Bagwal was celebrated by the king to celebrate this historic victory and Madho Singh Bhandari’s return home. Since then till today this Bagwal is celebrated.
Garh Bhoj is also organized
Garh Bhoj is organized a day before the Bagwal of Mangseer. Along with this, people dance on the Garh Museum, traditional costumes, traditional games of Garhwal and traditional songs. Along with this, poems are recited and Bhailu dance is also performed.
