Note: Public holidays stated above are for Uttarakhand including its following cities.
Dehradun
Haridwar
Roorkee
Haldwani
Rudrapur
Kashipur
Rishikesh
Also, read: India Public Holidays List 2022
Top Festivals and Celebrations in Uttarakhand:
Uttarakhand is known for its religious tourism. However, it is also a desirable spot for people who like mountains and rivers. You can experience the cultural side of Uttarakhand in detail if you visit the state during one of its varied festivals. Here’s a handy list of popular festivals in Uttarakhand.
Kumbh Mela: Uttarakhand is one of the locations for the famous Kumbh Mela. As the name suggests, it is a mela – a fair. People from all walks of life attend this fair. It is believed that taking a dip in the holy river, Ganga during the Kumbh Mela will wash away sins.
Basant Panchami: Basant Panchami is a popular festival celebrated in January or February. It marks the end of winter and beginning of spring. It is about welcoming the Basant season, which is the spring season. People dress in traditional clothing, worship Sarasvati and prepare rice-based meals during Basant Panchami.
Harela: It marks the beginning of the monsoon season. Harela is usually celebrated in July. The festival is mythologically relevant as the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. People make small clay idols of Ganesha, Gauri, and Maheshwar during the festival.
Nanda Devi Fair: As Uttarakhand is a spiritual state, there are a lot of fairs held throughout the year. The Nanda Devi Fair is a prominent fair, which is attended by a lot of people in Almora and Roopkund. This fair is dedicated to Goddesses, Nanda and Sunanda.
Holi: Holi is a sought-after festival in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region. This festival is a healthy mix of colours, music, and spirituality. People relish dishes like Gujiya and Aloo Gutuk during Holi. This festival is celebrated in the following forms: Khadi Holi, Mahila Holi, and Baithki Holi.
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