Kinnaur

Most of Kinnaur enjoys a temperate climate due to its high elevation, with long winters from
 October to May, and short summers from June to September. The lower parts of the Sutlej Valley
and the Baspa Valley receive monsoon rains. The upper areas of the valleys fall mainly in the
rain-shadow area. These areas are considered to be arid regions, similar to the climate of Tibet.
 The people of lower Kinnaur are largely Hindu. Their most important gods and goddess are Durga, Bhairon, Usha, Narayan, Vishnu, Badrinath and Bhimakali. The Chamang and Domang
 have their favorite deities such as Nag Devta. In addition, each village has its presiding deity.The inhabitants of middle Kinnaur are Buddhist as well as Hindu. The important Hindu deities of
 middle Kinnaur include Chandi, Gauri Shankar, Kansa and Narayanjee. Dabla, the local god of Kanam village, has certain features traditionally associated with the Bon religion. The image of Dabla is installed along with those of Buddha and Guru Rinpoche in one of the monasteries at Kanam.