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Vishu Fair
This fair is held at several places
in the valleys of the rivers Tons
and Yamuna, viz. Dini, Jad, Thana
Danda, Lakhamandal and Nagthat.
Mon fair
This fair is connected with fishing
and hence it is held on the
banks of the Yamuna river and its
tributaries, viz. at Purola, Jalori,
Saundari, Bankholi, Meenar and Duniyara.
Jagra or
Jatra
This fair is held to celebrate the
Mahasu devta. It is held at a
number of places amongst which the
one at Arakot is the most
famous. Others include Naitwar,
Devru, Dandya Tangara, Lakhwar
and Thana Danda.
Thaul Fair
This fair is held in the upper Tons
valley, mainly at Osla.
Mangshirsa
Amavasya Fair
This fair is held at Sem Mukheim
in the Jalkur valley. Thousands of people converge here to worship the
Nag Devta.
Margshira
Fair
This fair is also held at Burha Kedar
(Thati Kathur). Thousands of people come here during the fair to worship
the Goddess Jwalamukhi.
Gauchar
Fair
This is one of the largest fairs
of Garhwal. It is held every year
from November 14 to 21. This fair
has gained official sponsorship.
Thousands of people converge on
the large Gauchar terrace on the
banks of the Alaknanda river. The
Gauchar Fair is both a commercial
and general purpose fair.
Authorities of the state government
arrange exhibitions and other
activities to stimulate the process
of development in the hills.
Matamurti
Fair
The temple of Matamurti is situated
at a distance of about 5 kms. to the north of Badrinath. This is an annual
religious fair that attracts
thousands of pilgrims from both
Kumaon and Garhwal.
Karanparyag
Fairs
Two important bi-annual fairs are
held at Karanprayag every
year. These are on Vishuvat and
Makar Sankranti. These are com-
mercial and religious fairs during
which thousands of people from
Garhwal and Kumaon converge. There
is dancing and singing.
Bampa Fair
This is primarily a tribal fair held
in the Niti valley.
Agastmuni
Fair
The Agastmuni fair is held annually
on a wide terrace
along the Mandakini river. This
is a religious and general purpose fair.
Other Fairs
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Kisan melas at Joshimath, Garur and
Lata
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Religious fairs at Gopeshwar, Gairsain,
Adibadri, Nauti, Kalimath, Kedarnath, Ansuiyamata and Nandprayag
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Baikunth Chaturdashi fair at Srinagar
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Pasunda Khal fair held in the month
of Magh near Pauri
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Makar Sankranti fair at Kimsar (Pauri
distt)
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Bhadraj fair of the western Dun valley
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