Festivals of Uttaranchal
Nandadevi Festival and Raj Jat yatra
The Nandadevi festive is held at Almora, Nainital, Kot (Dangoli), Ranikhet, Bhowali, Kichha and also in the far flung villages of Johar (like Milam and Martoli) and Pindar valley people celebrate the Nanda Devi Jaat (journey) every year, while in Johar people come from far and wide to Dhanadhar, Suring, Milam and Martoli in order to worship the Goddess.
Nanda devi Raj Yatra
Sharadotsav
This fair is organised in Nainital in the month of October. Various cultural programmes, folk dances and folk arts are organised during this fair. A large number of people including foreign tourists visit this fair to have a glance of the local culture and traditions.
Vasanotsav
Vasantotsav or spring festival is held every year at Ramnagar during the month of January-February. A large number of local people and tourist, including foreigners participate in the festival at Ramnagar which is a gateway to Jim Corbett Park, the wildlife sanctuary of Uttaranchal.
Jhanda Fair
Jhanda Fair is held every year at the historic Guru Ram Rai Darbar in Dehradun City on the fifth day after Holi in the sacred memory of the Guru. The fair begins with putting up a new Jhanda (Flag) on the staff located in the compound of the historic complex. Besides local people, a large number of devotees turn up from Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, U.P. and Himachal Pradesh etc.
Mahasu Devta's Fair and Festivals
Mahasu Devta’s fair is held at Hanol which is about 120 kms on the Chakrata Tyuni road. The fair takes place in August every year, when Mahasu Devta(deity) is taken out in a procession. Musical prayers continue for three days and nights. The havan samagri (offering material) is arranged by the Government of India. This is a local fair of Jaunsari tribe. Thousands of participants throng the place on the occasion from the adjacent Tehri, Uttarkashi and Saharanpur district.
Bissu Fair and Festivals
This fair is held at the Jhanda ground in cantonment arear of Chakrata block of Dehradun district. It is about 3 kms from Chakrata. The fair reflects cultural heritage and tradition of Jaunsari tribe. A large number of people turn up in this fair from nearby Tehri, Uttarkashi and Saharanpur districts. The fair marks harvesting season in the area and reflects the happiness of the local people
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