A health worker collects a sample from a teacher for COVID-19 test, at Udaipur in Lahaul-Spiti.

A tribal man dressed in his traditional attire stands with his domestic yak during 'Losar Panchayat Kiyato' part of the Snow Festival in Lahaul- Spiti district.

Archers prepare to participate in a competition during the 'Snow Festival', at Khangsar village in Todi valley of Lahual-Spiti.

Women traditionally welcome Anil Khachi, Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh during the snow festival, at Khangsar village in Lahaul-Spiti.

Tribal women dressed in their traditional attire perform folk dances during the Snow Festival at Spiti Valley in Lahaul- Spiti district.

Tribal women dressed in their traditional attire perform folk dances during the Snow Festival at Spiti Valley in Lahaul- Spiti district.

Locals perform a dance during the ongoing snow festival in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul -Spiti

The snow festival has provided locals with a platform to showcase their unique culture to the rest of the country

Various animal sculptures made of snow are on display at the snow festival

Apart from cultural performances, sports and games like archery and tug-of-war have been organised as part of the snow festival

A performer entertains the audience during the ongoing snow festival in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul -Spiti

Participants enjoy themselves during a cultural event at the ongoing snow festival in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul -Spiti

The snow festival has provided locals with a platform to showcase their unique culture to the rest of the country

Locals and tourists attend a snow festival in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul -Spiti

Tribal community women perform during the ongoing snow festival at Gondhla village in Lahaul-Spiti.

The snow festival has enabled locals to exhibit their unique traditions

Local crafts are on display during the ongoing two-month long snow festival in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti District.

The snow festival has been organised with an aim to boost tourism in the region

The snow festival has enabled locals to exhibit their unique crafts

The snow festival has enabled locals to exhibit their customs and traditions