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                    Mundhan's DUBADDI (दुबडी) : Unique festival in Jaunsar Bawar

Mundhan is an important village in the Jaunsar  Bawar area in many aspects. It is even today remembered as the former  seat of one the four Chantarus, chosen four who occupied a higher place  in the society, had final say on any issue and defiance by any one used  to result in punishment. This was the only Brahamin village to have  this privilege. Though the pre-eminence of the Chantarus ended with the  country gaining freedom from British rule,

the villages/ families once  donning the title of Chantarus, retained the respect and influence in  the society. A part of Koru Khat, Mundhan village headman is also the  Syana or Mukhiya (Chief) of the Khat again only Brahamin village or  family in the area to have this recognition.

Mundhan  is also famous for its annual Dubbadi festival. It is the sole village  in the entire Jaunsar Bawar where this festival is held. Dubaddi comes  towards the end of rainy season and signals ripening of crops readying  it for harvesting. The festival has its own unique characteristics and  has been able to generate a lot of enthusiasm and interest. The whole  village celebrates the festival with prayers, alms giving,

 especial  religious songs, Jaunsari song & dance, ‘Mandawana’, etc. Not only  village-folks in and outside but also relatives, friends, guests from  all the neighbourhood villages and the Garhwal region participate to  add to the glory of the event. The village once again came to life with  the with its unique annual festival Dubbadi held recently.

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How Old is Dubaddi Festival ?

 It is believed that the festival came to village with migration of Shetwan clan from Garhwal many centuries ago to Mundhan. This is evident from the fact that there are several villages in the Garhwal region which have been celebrating the Dubbadi festival for ages, such as Khairad, Marod, etc villages in the Tehri Garhwal district. The festival in the Mundhan village is mainly associated with the Shetwan clan and every other clan joining with them from the villag

Why is the festival celebrated?

 This is a question to which different answer may be elicited. However it is a fact that the entire Mundhan observes this with fullest faith and gaiety. It is said that the festival comes as a thanks giving to the Lord, called Dubbadi Devta, for His blessings in the form of good Kharif crops. Those who own land and have better crops commit to ensuring that nobody in the village goes hungry.How is Dubbadi celebrated?

On the appointed day .,

 a male member each fasts on behalf of his family in the village through the day. At around round 4.00 p. m, each such person would bring a Pooja Thali from his home to assemble at the Panch ka Aangan ( the village ground) to start the festival with proper ceremonial prayer offerings. The Pooja Thali is decorated with Dhoop sticks, ghee-of cow milk, ethnic dishes The grain bales/leaves of seasonal cops like , Kawani, Chaini, Shaathi(paddy), Jhangora, etc, are also placed in the sanctum- sanctora of the village called Thari/Thaur.

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Typical Pooja

The prayers and worship begin with recitation of especial Mantras and religious songs which seeks blessings for good crops, sufficient rains, happiness for one and all. This is accompanied by the dedicated drum- beats and playing local musical instruments.

 After the ceremonial Pooja is over, the dishes are distributed among the poor and downtrodden who take it to their homes. The fasting persons offer a part of the worship/ prayer articles- dishes to their Kul-Devta ( Clan Deity) before returning home.

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                                   Lakhwar Dussehra Paryatan Mela Jaunsar
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Village Lakhwar occupies a unique place in Jaunsar Bawar. The Khat  derives its name from the village. It signifies progressive character  and unity and is trend-setting in many ways for whole of Jaunsar Bawar  hilly and tribal area. Dussehra celebrations at Lakhwar has for decades  embodied these qualities.

The Festival in this Tribal region is the  climax and culmination the period of about two months beginning with  “Jagdo” in August when Lord Mahasu comes out of temple sancto-santorum  for Darshan of the Palkis by the general public.The event  at Lakhwar has all the ingredients of deep faith in Jaunsar Bawar's  main Deity Lord Mahasu. The large crowd of devotees are also treated to  sports & entertainment extravegenza held around the main event.  Those stationed outside, relatives and guests throng from various  parts/regions.

Lakhwar Dussehra assumes special significance with local  people consistantly making efforts to improve organisation of event  with a spirit of doing it better every time. The Lord Mahasu's Tharan  (Seat) at Lakhwar adds to the attraction of Dussehra. Palkis of the  Lord Mahasu Brothers, the Botha and the Chalda Maharaj(referred as  Bapuda) comes out on the final day at about 11.00 a.m. to give Darshan  and thus bless the thousands of devotees.


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                  Palki Darshan
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Dussehra fell on September 28, 2009 this year and it was an equally impressive turn out that witnessed the Palkis coming out scaling the temple railings on second floor. Amidst the chants of "Mahasu Maharaj Ki Jai" the first Palki of Lord Botha the eldest of Lord Mahasu brothers come out and the Palki of Lord Chalda to follow suit. The bright silver shining Palkis evoked spontaneous Jayakara from the devotees. The followers took turns,

 each trying to out do others in earning good fortunes of offering their shoulders to the Palkis or at least being able touch them, while being taken around the Temple ground to the dedicated beats/rhythm. This procession, as every year, is led by those on whom spirits of various deities descend- the Shukrad, the Mahasu Malis and the Pandavas. It would not be before next Jagdo that the Palkis of the Lord bleass their devotees with the Public Darshan.

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                    Mahasu Temple an epitome of Grand modern Architecture
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The Lord Mahasu Temple at Lakhwar is harbinger of a revolution in Jaunsar Bawar to give an appropriate facelift to various Mahasu temples. It simply must be the best example so far. The temple has a grand structure, containing a Hall on ground floor, an overlooking circular balcony on first floor openning to both the Hall inside and for a view of the temple ground outside.

 The Seats of the Deities on the top floor are located on the either side of the temple leaving enough space for devotees to queue-up in-between after the First darshan. There are spacious and separate stairs to enter (go up) and exit (descend). The temple Samiti has done a great job in planning, arranging man, material and monetary resources and implementation for building this grand temple.

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                             Attractive Sports and Cultural Events
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The area in and around Lakhwar Khat has produced several important sports-persons who have brought laurels at local and national levels. The volley-ball has been one of the important sports in the area along with local sports like Kabbadi. No wonder sports competition held on Dussehra at Lakhwar has been one of the most important one in entire Jaunsar Bawar for decades.

International sports like Chess and Badminton among others have also become quite popular attracting players from Chakrata, Vikas Nagar, Dehra Dun, Saharanpur, etc. There have been occasions when Teams from even Delhi have participated.
[/color]The Cultural events earlier used have Competition Section with entries open to Village Teams. Enacting Ramlila or a play in the evenings on different days offered made the entertainment eventswell-rounded with stand-up comedians and voluntary local dancers and singers making up for variety and laughter.

This has now given way to celebrated musical troupes and artists. They are invited from as far as Himachal Paradesh and Garhwal besides the famous-popular ones from Jaunsar Bawar to perform to a gala evening on two days, Dussehra day and the day before. Artists like Vicky Chauhan and Kuldeep Sharma ( both from Himachal), Zubin Nautiyal,

Nandlal Bharti, Priyanka Negi, etc and local talents have performed in different years. This year was a special one with the audience treated to culturally rich performances by Nandlal Bharti and team on day one and highly entertaining show by Zubin Nautiyal, Priyanka Negi and Kuldeep Sharma on the second day.

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