People of Himachal

With a sprawling 95.77% of Hindus, the state of Himachal yet showcases a fine blend of various races in its inhabitants. The place is also inhabited by some Muslims who reside in Chamba, Kangra and Simaur Valleys. This state also has 1% population of Buddhist and residing in Trans Himalayan areas of Lahaul & Spiti and Kinnaur areas. Sikh population is also spread over Himachal Pradesh.

Hindi is the state language of Himachal but maximum people communicate in various colloquial dialects such as in Manali they use Manali, Kulavi in Kullu, Kehluri in Bilaspur, Hinduri in Malagarh, Mihasvi in Mahasu region and Pangwati in Pangi region.

In this region people are laborious, straightforward and honest. They love to celebrate festivals. Their dress patterns follow the local climate. The people of Lahaul wear long gowns and trousers but their gowns are sleeveless. Sometimes, they prefer to wear grass or leather boots. The maximum land of the state is owned by Rajputs, Brahmins, and Mahajans and 93% people are engaged agricultural activities. Now the educated ones are moving towards newer profession. And they are mostly artisans.

These simple minded people are so innocent that they rarely ever lock up their houses. Yet, there are almost no instances of theft or trickery. The people are staunch believes of destiny and consider ‘good karmas’ to be the only way to heaven.