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Festivals and Fairs of Uttarakhand - Kumaon and Garhwal Regions
Uttarakhand is a land steeped in rich traditions, and its vibrant festivals provide a unique opportunity to experience the state's cultural heritage. Our blog invites you to immerse yourself in the lively festivals of Kumaon and Garhwal, where local traditions, rituals, and celebrations come alive through colorful events and fairs.
In Kumaon, festivals like Harela and Baisakhi mark the changing of seasons and the region’s agricultural traditions. Baisakhi is celebrated with dancing and feasting, while Harela, a harvest festival, includes rituals of sowing seeds and prayers for prosperity. The famous Nanda Devi Mela in Almora, one of the biggest cultural celebrations in the region, attracts thousands of devotees who celebrate with music, dance, and processions in honor of Goddess Nanda.
Garhwal, too, has a rich tapestry of festivals. Kumbh Mela, held in Haridwar, is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, where millions of pilgrims come to take a holy dip in the Ganges. The Ganga Dussehra festival celebrates the descent of the Ganga River and is marked by grand aartis along the ghats. Baisakhi in Garhwal is celebrated with much enthusiasm, featuring folk dances like Langvir Nritya and vibrant processions.
Whether it’s witnessing ancient rituals or enjoying folk dances, the festivals of Uttarakhand offer a deep cultural immersion and are an unforgettable part of the state’s charm.
28 Famous Garhwal Kumaon Festivals in Uttarakhand
1 Bagwal Fair
The Bagwal Fair in Uttarakhand features a unique stone-throwing ritual, celebrating Nanda Devi with religious, and community bonding every August month. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
2 Basant Panchami Festival
Basant Panchami in Uttarakhand celebrates spring and Saraswati, blending rituals, yellow-themed festivities, cultural events, and the state's natural beauty. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
3 Baurani Fair Festival
The Baurani Fair in Uttarakhand held 15 days after Diwali, celebrates culture, trade, and community through rituals, folk performances, and vibrant traditions. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
4 Bhitauli Festival
The Bhitauli Festival in Uttarakhand celebrates the harvest season with rituals, music, dance, fests, and cultural performances, reflecting local traditions. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
5 Bissu Mela Festival
Bissu Mela is a vibrant festival in Uttarakhand, celebrated by the Jaunsari tribe with music, rituals, and community gatherings to honour Goddess Santura Devi. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
6 Butter Festival Or Anduri Utsav
The Butter Festival at Dayara Bugyal, Uttarakhand celebrates dairy farming traditions with religious rituals, music, and scenic treks in the Himalayan meadows. ...Read More
Jan 29 2025
7 Chandrabadni Fair Festival
Chandrabadni Fair Festival in Uttarakhand celebrates Goddess Chandrabadni with rituals, cultural performances, trekking, and scenic views atop a sacred mountain ...Read More
Jan 29 2025
8 Egaas Festival
The Egaas or Igas Festival is celebrated in the Uttarakhand state of India, It brings to life the traditions and values of the Garhwali and Kumaoni communities ...Read More
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9 Ganga Dussehra Festival
Ganga Dussehra celebrated Ganga's descent to Earth with rituals, holy dips, aarti, and cultural procession, promoting spirituality and environmental awareness. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
10 Ghee Sankranti Festival
Ghee Sankranti, a harvest festival of Uttarakhand, celebrates nature, agriculture, & prosperity with rituals, ghee-rich foods, cultural dances, & gift exchanges ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
11 Gindi Mela - Gend Mela Fair
Gindi Mela or Gend Fair Festival in Pauri Uttarakhand celebrates the new year with cultural dances, cuisine, and traditional games, embodying community spirit ...Read More
Feb 07 2025
12 Harela Festival
Harela, a vibrant Uttarakhand festival, celebrates nature, agriculture, and culture with rituals, tree planting, fairs, and folk performances during monsoon. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
13 Hill Jatra Festival
Hill Jatra is a vibrant festival in Uttarakhand, celebrated with processions, folk dances, rituals,& communal feasts, honouring local deities & community spirit ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
14 International Yoga Festival
The International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh celebrates yoga, spirituality, & wellness, Offers world-class teachers, & cultural experiences in a serene setting ...Read More
Jan 29 2025
15 Jhanda Fair Festival or Jhande Ka Mela
The Jhanda Fair in Dehradun is a vibrant religious festival celebrating flag hoisting, cultural procession, rituals, and local traditions, held every March. ...Read More
Feb 07 2025
16 Kale Kauva or Ghughutiya Festival
Kale Kauva or Ghughutiya Festival in Uttarakhand celebrates crows, honouring ancestors with food offerings, prayers, and cultural rituals for prosperity & peace ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
17 Kandali Festival
The Kandali Festival in Uttarakhand celebrates the rare blooming of the Kandali flower every 12 years with rituals, music, dance, and community gatherings. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
18 Kanwar Yatra Festival
Kanwar Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage to fetch holy water for Lord Shiva, celebrated in Uttarakhand with rituals, and cultural vibrancy during the Shravan month. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
19 Kumbh Mela Festival
The Kumbh Mela in Haridwar is a grand Hindu festival where millions gather for holy dips in the Ganga, spiritual rituals, cultural events, and divine blessings. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
20 Magh Mela Festival
Magh Mela in Uttarakhand is a spiritual festival held in January-February, where devotees gather for holy dips, rituals, cultural events, & religious discourses ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
21 Makar Sankranti Festival
Makar Sankranti in Uttarakhand celebrates the Sun's journey into Capricorn with kite flying, sweets, bonfires, & a community feast, marking the harvest season. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
22 Nanda Devi Fair Festival
The Nanda Devi Fair in Uttarakhand celebrates the goddess Nanda Devi with vibrant procession, rituals, folk dances, & local cuisine, reflecting rich traditions. ...Read More
Jan 29 2025
23 Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra Festival
The Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra is a sacred 12-year festival in Uttarakhand, honouring the goddess Nanda Devi with a challenging pilgrimage through the Garhwal. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
24 Phool Dei Festival
Phool Dei, a spring festival of Uttarakhand, celebrates nature with flower offerings, songs, rituals, and community bonding, symbolizing prosperity and harmony. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
25 Purnagiri Mela Festival
Purnagiri Mela in Uttarakhand celebrates Goddess Purnagiri with rituals, processions, cultural events, and a local fair, drawing thousands of devotees annually. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
26 Syalde Bikhauti Mela Festival
Syalde Bikhauti Mela Fest is a vibrant religious and cultural festival in Uttarakhand, celebrated with rituals, dances, and pilgrimages to seek divine blessings ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
27 Uttarayani Mela Festival
Uttarayani Mela in Uttarakhand is a vibrant festival celebrating culture, spirituality, and tradition with rituals, fairs, folk dances, and bustling markets. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
28 Vat Savitri Festival
Vat Savitri Festival in Uttarakhand honours Savitri's devotion, with women fasting, worshipping the banyan tree, and praying for their husbands' longevity. ...Read More
Jan 28 2025
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