Manali:  Inspired by the successful Sindhu Darshan festival of Leh, the locals of Himachal Pradesh have decided to come up with a similar event every summer. This event will be at the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers that makes for a mix of virgin nature and Buddhism.

This year’s event will be held on 12^th June where the Union Minister of State for Tourism Mahesh Sharma and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar are expected to participate. It is second in series, where the idea of unity and communal harmony in the country is promoted.

While talking to IANS, the President of Chander-Bhaga Sangam Parv Samiti said, “"We are holding Chandra-Bhaga Sangam Parv at Tandi on June 12 which will see a congregation of Buddhist and Hindu spiritual leaders and followers."

As said by the President, the festival will be held in Lahaul-Spiti district’s Tandi village. This village is located at the Manali-Leh highway. Parsheera said, “"Seeing the success of the festival last year, we have decided to hold this festival every year on the pattern of the Sindhu Darshan festival held in Leh."

Last year, the number of visitors at the festival was around 8000 people. Thus, 10,000 people are expected to attend the festival this year. The main highlight of the festival includes a concert by 100 violinists and a folk dance by over 1,000 local women, besides traditional ceremonies involving Buddhist prayers by senior Lamas.