More than three and a half lakh Hatti residents, living in 440 villages in the Trans-Giri area of Himachal's Sirmaur district, have begun celebrating the week-long tribal festival 'Budhi Diwali' on Wednesday.

The festival commenced on Chaudas (November 19), and the Hatti community prepared a variety of traditional dishes such as Badoli, Sidkoo, Malpuda, Patande and a range of Muda (roasted grains) dishes.

The festival, celebrated exactly a month after Diwali on 'Blue Moon' (Amavasya), holds significance for the community. Residents working outside start returning to their villages to be part of the celebrations.

The cultural events of the festival will commence in a traditional style after midnight, with the arrival of 'Hulkiya' singers in the 'Sanjha Angan' (shared courtyard) of the vi

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