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English: Hilljatra is amongst the traditional festivals celebrated in the state of Uttarakhand, especially in Pithoragarh district of Kumaon Region. The festival is celebrated mainly by the people associated with farming in the state. The origin of this festival is believed to be from the Sorar Region of West Nepal to the Sor Valley and was initially introduced in Kumaour village. Later, it was also observed by the people of Bajethi and other villages of Pithoragarh district. Along with that, Kanalichhina and Askot regions also accepted the festival as 'Hiran Chital' with some modifications. During the festival, a white-clothed deer is worshipped as a regional god. The festivity takes place in three phase, and in the first phase sacrifice of goat is made with all the rituals, whereas in the second phase, dramas are performed for public and in the third and final phase, songs are sung and dance is performed.