Chillai kalan

Why is it in News?
  • Kashmiris are finding unique ways to celebrate Chillai Kalan.
Chillai Kalan:
  • It is a local term for 40-day period of harshest period that begins annually from December 21.
  • The most severe part of the winter in Kashmir consists of three months. It is divided into three parts called the Chilas:- The Chillai Kalan, the Chillai Khurd, and the Challai Bache.
  • Chillai-Kalan is followed by a 20-day long Chillai-Khurd (small cold)  that occurs between January 31 and February 19.
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 23rd Dec 2020
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