| Himachal Culture |
| About 90% of the population of Himachal Pradesh is Hindu. The main communities are Brahmins, Rajputs, Kannets, Rathis and Kolis. The tribal population of the state is comprised of the Gaddis, Kinnars, Gujjars, Pangawals and Lahaulis. The Gaddis are the traditional shepherds who migrate from the alpine pastures to the lower regions during the winters. The Kinnars are the inhabitants of the Kinnaur region and practiced polyandry and polygamy. The Gujjars are nomads who rear buffalo herds. The Pangawals of the Pangi region of the Chamba district are both low and high caste Hindus. The Lahaulis of Lahaul and Spiti region are mainly Buddhists. |