Vasantotsav:
Vasantotsav or spring festival is held every year at Ramnagar during
the month of January-February. A large number of local people and
tourists, including foreigners participate in the festival at Ramnagar
which is a gateway to Jim Corbett Park, the wildlife sanctuary of Uttar
Pradesh. The event reflects cultural activities of both Kumaon and
Garhwal.
Nandadevi Fair:
This fair is held in
Nainital in the month of September every year. Among other things, a
number of cultural programmes are organised on this occasion.
Hariyali
Devi Fair:
This fair is held during July on the occasion of
Harela.
Ranibagh Fair:
This fair is held at
Ranibagh, about 30 kms. from Nainital on the occasion of Uttarayani every
year. It has immense religious importance. A number of programmes are
organised to attract visitors.
Chhota Kailash Fair:
This
fair takes place in February every year on the occasion of Shivratri. This
is a religious fair, and reflects the rich and varied culture and
tradition of the area.
Garjiadevi Fair:
This fair
takes place around the Garjiadevi Temple in Ramnagar. A large number of
people from nearby area turn up in this fair to have a darshan of
Garjiadevi.
Sharadotsav:
This fair is organised in
Nainital in the month of October. Various cultural programmes, folk dances
and folk arts are organised during this fair. A large number of people
including foreign tourists visit this fair to have a glance of the local
culture and traditions.
Holi Mahotsav:
Holi Mahotsav
is organised in Nainital with the cooperation of the local bodies. The
festivities reflect cultural traditions of Kumaon.
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