Friday, January 14, 2011

Uttarayani Mela

Bageshwar, Rameshwar, Chitrashala (Uttarakhand)
Celebrated On : Uttarayani Day (14th of January)
Main Activity : Brisk Trading

This fair is held at a numeral of places with Bageshwar, Rameshwar, Sult Mahadev, Chitrashila (Ranibagh), and Hanseshwar among others, on Uttarayani day.

At Pancheshwar, the Dola of Chaumu comes down to the temple.

Merchants from far off distances like Tibet and Nepal come to the fair, for brisk trading. Among the things bought and sold are blankets, durries, cane & bamboo articles.

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