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Ultimate Guide to Top 10 Traditional Festivals of Uttarakhand<\/h1>\n

The Hindu holy state of Uttarakhand<\/strong> is one of the most beautiful places on Earth<\/strong>. It is known for its many festivals and fairs<\/strong>,\u00a0 the festivals of Uttarakhand help preserve its culture and folk music<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The people of Uttarakhand have a thankful attitude<\/strong>, shown through their festivals that also promote environmental protection<\/strong>. In the past, when travel was hard<\/strong>, fairs were a way for relatives to meet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Uttarakhand is called the \u00a0home of Gods<\/strong> because of its special Himalayas and the Ganges. Even simple prayers for the departed<\/strong> can feel like a festival. However, the Kumbh Mela<\/strong> is the biggest festival of Uttarakhand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Here’s a table summarizing the 10 most famous festivals in Uttarakhand<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
S.No<\/strong><\/th>\nFestival Name<\/strong><\/th>\nLocation<\/strong><\/th>\nDate<\/strong><\/th>\nBest Time to Visit<\/strong><\/th>\nDuration<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nPurnagiri Mela<\/td>\nPurnagiri Temple, Tanakpur<\/td>\nJanuary 14, 2025 \u2013 February 26, 2025<\/td>\nMarch to April<\/td>\n2 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nGanga Dussehra<\/td>\nHaridwar, Rishikesh, and towns along Ganges<\/td>\nJune (exact date varies)<\/td>\nJune<\/td>\n10 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nKumbh Mela<\/td>\nHaridwar<\/td>\nJanuary 13, 2025 \u2013 February 26, 2025<\/td>\nEvery 12 years (next in 2033)<\/td>\nSeveral weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nBasant Panchami<\/td>\nThroughout Uttarakhand<\/td>\nFebruary 2, 2025<\/td>\nFebruary<\/td>\n1 day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nThe Bhitauli and the Harela<\/td>\nKumaon region<\/td>\nJuly 16, 2025 (Bhitauli), April (Harela)<\/td>\nBhitauli (April), Harela (July)<\/td>\n1 day each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nHoli<\/td>\nThroughout Uttarakhand<\/td>\nMarch 14, 2025<\/td>\nMarch<\/td>\n1-2 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nPhool Dei<\/td>\nThroughout Uttarakhand<\/td>\nMarch 30, 2025<\/td>\nMarch<\/td>\n1 day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nNanda Devi Raj Jaat<\/td>\nKumaon and Garhwal regions<\/td>\nEvery 12 years (next in 2030)<\/td>\nEvery 12 years<\/td>\n3 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nBaurani Fair<\/td>\nBaurani, Almora district<\/td>\nApril<\/td>\nApril<\/td>\n1 day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nChandrabadni Fair<\/td>\nChandrabadni Temple, Tehri Garhwal<\/td>\nApril<\/td>\nApril<\/td>\n1 day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This table provides an overview of the festival names, locations, dates, best times to visit, and their durations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Indian Holi Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 10 Most Famous Festivals in Uttarakhand<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. Purnagiri Mela Festivals of Uttarakhand<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Purnagiri Mela is one of the most famous festivals in Uttarakhand<\/strong>. It is held at the Shri Purnagiri Temple<\/strong>, located on Annapurna Peak<\/strong>. According to Hindu belief, this is where the navels of Sati and Savant Prajapati<\/strong> were severed by the Vishnu Chakra<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The festival becomes even more special with the stunning mountain scenery<\/strong> in the background. It coincides with Navratri<\/strong>, a time of devotion and blessings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Key Details: Festivals of Uttarakhand<\/span><\/h4>\n