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« Reply #100 on: August 02, 2008, 01:30:29 PM »
Sobhinath Fair

Sobhinath Fair is one of the major fairs in Pauri Garhwal District of Uttaranchal. It is celebrated in honor of Goddess Durga. Due to its religious association, this festival attracts a large number of devotees. The religious rites are accompanied by the festivities associated with such events.
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« Reply #101 on: August 02, 2008, 04:16:02 PM »
Bhaun Fair

Bhaun is a major fair celebrated at Bhairangkhal in Pauri Garhwal District of Uttaranchal. It is dedicated to Goddess Durga. This fair, celebrated during July end and mid August, attracts a large number of devotees.
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« Reply #102 on: August 02, 2008, 04:16:47 PM »
Bhagwati Talaiya Fair

 
Bhagwati Talaiya Fair is a prominent festive occasion in Pauri Garhwal District of Uttaranchal. It is celebrated in honor of a local goddess referred to by the name Devi. People throng the site of the celebration to offer worship to the goddess. This annual religious event attracts the people also because of its festivities, apart from the rites and rituals.
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« Reply #103 on: August 02, 2008, 04:17:19 PM »
Kathvadhi Fair

Kathvadhi is a famous fair celebrated in parts of Pauri Garhwal District of Uttaranchal. It is dedicated to a local deity named ' Game.' People throng at the site of the celebration and offer their humble worship to the deity. This annual event is marked by religious rites and the related festivities.
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Dangal Fair

Dangal is a famous fair celebrated at Satpuli village in Pauri Garhwal District of Uttaranchal. It is held in honor of Lord Shiva. Devotees offer their worship to the lord on this auspicious event. This annual event is marked by religious rites and celebrations.
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« Reply #105 on: August 02, 2008, 04:18:46 PM »
Gindi Mela

 
Gindi Mela is a major fair held in the southern part of Pauri Garhwal District in Uttaranchal. This fair is celebrated during the auspicious festival of Makara Sankranti. It is a major event, attracting people from far and near to the villages where this fair is celebrated.
The Gindi fair is synonymous with bravery, joy and competitive spirits. The word ‘gindi’ means ‘ball’ in the local language. As the name suggests, this fair is marked by a ball game. The game involves teams from two different villages. The main aim in this game is to capture the ball. The team that succeeds to get the ball over its side is declared the winner. The winning team takes home the ball, amidst celebrations and dances.
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« Reply #106 on: August 02, 2008, 04:19:32 PM »
Vaikunta Chaturdashi Mela

Vaikunta Chaturdashi Mela is an annual event held at Kamleshwar Temple at Srinagar in Pauri Garhwal District of Uttaranchal. This fair is celebrated during Vaikunta Chaturdashi, which falls in the Hindu month of Kartik (October-November).
As in most fairs, this fair also has its share of fun and merry-making, apart from some rituals and customs. On the night of Vaikunta Chaturdashi, childless couples visit the temple to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva, the deity of the temple. They offer their worship to the Shiva by lighting ‘diya’ (oil lamps). It is believed that by offering worship in this manner, on the auspicious event, they will be blessed with a child. The celebrations lasts for 5 days.
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Bunkhal Kalinga Mela

Bunkhal Kalinga Mela is a famous fair celebrated at Bunkhal in Pauri Garhwal District of Uttaranchal. This event is held during the ‘Shukla Paksh’ (bright half) in the Hindu month of Margashirsh (November-December). It is dedicated to Goddess Kalinga.
Thousands of devotees throng to the temple dedicated to Goddess Kalinga, on the occasion of the Bunkhal Kalinga Mela. It is a belief among the local population that if a person prays to the goddess his/her wish will be fulfilled. Once the wish is fulfilled, the person must offer a sacrifice of a buffalo or goat. This fair is the occasion when the devotees offer the sacrifice of buffaloes and goats as a mark of their devotion.
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« Reply #108 on: August 02, 2008, 04:21:46 PM »
Bissu Fair

Bissu Fair is held at the Jhanda ground in cantonment area in Dehradun District and is 3 km from Chakrata. It marks the harvesting season in the area.
The fair is a standing testimony for the cultural heritage and tradition of the Jaunsari tribe. Apart from the local populace, a large number of people from the neighboring districts of Tehri Garhwal, Uttarkashi and Saharanpur gather for the event.
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« Reply #109 on: August 02, 2008, 04:30:07 PM »
Somnath Fair

Somnath Fair is celebrated in April at the Shiva temple at Masi in Almora, Uttaranchal. It is also known as Fish Festival.
During the fair, animals especially bullocks and cattle are sold. The villagers bearing tumors gather at the river to catch fish as a ritual. The festival is locally known as Dahau.
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