Jun
02
Uttarakhand has festive season all through the year and fairs form an integral part of the festivities. The Syalde-Bikhauti fair has a history which dates back to the 14th century. In the 14th century the fair started during the regime of Katyuri Kings. It is said that once two groups started fighting to ascertain as to who has the right …
May
12
Jaat refers to procession; so whenever we talk of a jaat, it means huge gathering. The legend of Nanda Devi Raaj Jaat is an important event from the sprituo-cultural point of view as the shrines of Nanda Devi are scattered all over the Central Himalayas. The devi is considered as the Isht-Devi (family goddess) by the hill folk. The royal family of Garhwal conducts the Nanda Raaj …
May
05
Jaat refers to procession; so whenever we talk of a jaat, it means huge gathering. During this jaat people from various villages collect and go through thick forests and rocky lands barefoot. The jaat (procession) travels through different villages and collects red cloth pieces from all the families of the villages and head to their …
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