Trilok Kapoor, former Chairman of the HP State Wool Federation and a Gaddi community leader, hailed the recognition as an honour for the Gaddi tribe, which has preserved the breed for over 300 years.

The Gaddi tribe mostly lives in the high-altitude areas of Kinnaur, Lahaul Spiti and Kangra districts of Himachal Pradesh. Last year, they suffered a setback as a large number of their sheep and ...

Devotional songs in praise of Lord Shiva are sung throughout the night. The Gaddi tribe of Kangra, Chamba, Mandi and Kullu region celebrate this festival. The region is well-known for its local ...