Monday, February 14, 2011

Gananath Mela in Almora

Gananath Mela in Almora:

A mela is held in Gananath, situated 47 kilometers away from Almora, every year on the occasion of Kartik Poornima around the months of October/ November. The town is at an elevation of 2,116 meters above sea level, but still thousands of pilgrims brave the weather and come to worship Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha. Many childless couples also visit the place to evoke blessings for the divine gift of a child of their own. Gananath is situated 47 km from Almora which is 2116 mt above sea level. the fair is held here every year on Kartik Poornima (Oct./Nov.), when several thousand pilgrims come to workship Lord Shiva & Ganesh.

A fair is held here each year on Kartik Poornima (October/November), when thousands of pilgrims come to worship Lord Shiva and Ganesh.

Childless couples also come here in large numbers to bring to mind blessings for the gift of a child.

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