Festivals
in Nainital
Vasantotsav
Vasantotsavor 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 of 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 30kms. from Nainital on the occasion of
Uttarayani every year. It has immense religious importance. A number of programmes
are organised 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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