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Fairs & Festivals

NANDADEVI MELA

Nanda Devi Mela, a prominent festival in Uttarakhand's Kumaon region, spans Almora, Nainital, Bageshwar, Bhowali, and Kot, reaching remote Johar villages. Held annually in September, the main fair in Almora traces its origins to the Chand Kings era. Also known as Nanda Devi Mahotsav, this 5 to 7-day cultural celebration coincides with the Nandashtami festival, honoring the revered goddess Nanda Devi and drawing devotees from across Uttarakhand.

PHOOL DEI FESTIVAL

Phool Dei, Uttarakhand's harvest festival marking the onset of spring, is celebrated by enthusiastic young girls on the first day of Chaitra. Lasting up to a month in some regions, it evolves into a lively carnival. The festival revolves around flowers, with the term 'Dei' representing a ceremonial jaggery pudding, accompanied by offerings of white flour and curd.

GANGA DUSSEHRA FESTIVAL

Ganga Dussehra in Uttarakhand, celebrated over ten days in May-June, venerates the holy Ganga River, believed to have descended from heaven on this occasion. The festival, starting on Amavasya and concluding on Dashami, includes a riverside Aarti in Haridwar and Rishikesh. Emphasizing spiritual purification, devotees partake in sacred Ganga baths and meditate on the riverbanks, culminating the day with floating earthen lamps and devotional songs.

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