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Igas Bagwal

Festival · Uttrakhand - Garhwal

Uttrakhand - Garhwal · India

Also known as Igas, Egas, Budhi Diwali

Background

Igas Bagwal is an annual Garhwali cultural festival of across Garhwal, held in 11 days after Diwali (Nov). Garhwal's own 'old Diwali': spinning the lighted Bhailo torch, with Thadya and Chauphula folk dances.

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