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Bhailo is a traditional folk festival celebrated in Uttarakhand during the Diwali season. It is a celebration of the state's rich cultural heritage and involves the use of bhailos, which are small bundles of dry wood tied together with a special rope:

How it's celebrated

People gather to play bhailo after worshiping on the day of Bagwal. The bhailos are used to perform tricks by setting them on fire. The festival also includes folk dancing, such as Chanchhari and Jhummelon, and folk songs like Bhailo Re Bhailo and Kakhdi Ko Railu.

How the bhailos are made

Bhailos are made by combining small bundles of dry wood from sesame, bhangjire (a Himalayan herb), and pine.

When it's celebrated

Bhailo is celebrated on the 11th day of Diwali, also known as Ekadashi. This day is also known as the Igas festival, Igas Bagwal, Igas Diwali, or Budhi Deepawali.

Why it's celebrated

One belief is that the festival is celebrated to commemorate the return of Veer Bhad Madho Singh Bhandari and his soldiers from Tibet after winning a battle. The soldiers were unable to celebrate Diwali with their families because it coincided with the battle.