Nanda Devi Fair Begins In Uttarakhand's Almora From Sunday; Here's Everything You Need To Know

The Nanda Devi Fair, also known as the Nanda Devi Mahotsav, is a five to seven-day cultural and religious festival held every September in the Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand, India. This vibrant celebration honors Goddess Nanda Devi and her sister Sunanda, symbolizing regional prosperity, local arts, and community heritage.

The festival is set to begin in Almora from September 16 to September 23, 2023, bringing together devotees, tourists, and locals to celebrate Uttarakhand’s rich religious and cultural traditions. The Nanda Devi Fair, or Maa Nanda-Sunanda Fair, is one of the prominent traditional celebrations of the Kumaon region, with the revered deities being worshipped through rituals, folk traditions, music, and customs.

The grand palanquin procession of Maa Nanda and Sunanda is a major highlight, taking place on September 23 at 4 pm, where the deities will be carried through the city amid traditional drums and chants.

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