We love Uttarakhand and the people
who preserve it.
EXPERIENCE THE SOUL OF UTTARAKHAND
UTTARAKHANDI PROVERBS
“जैकू भात नि खाण, विकू गीत क्या गाण।”
One who doesn’t eat rice, how can they sing its praise?
Only those who experience something can truly speak about it.
Securing Our Land, Honoring Our Roots
With rapid urbanization, the identity of Uttarakhand faces challenges. The land of the mountains is not just a resource but a legacy. Protecting indigenous rights and ensuring responsible land policies are crucial steps to preserving our culture and heritage.
- भू-कानून: A critical step towards sustainable development.
- मूल निवास: Securing rights for indigenous communities.
- Empowering local voices to shape a sustainable future.
UPCOMING FESTIVAL
Ghee Sankranti
16 AUGUST 2025 · UTTARAKHAND
Ghee Sankranti is a festival that portrays the gratitude of the locals who earn a living via the occupation of farming by marking the onset of the harvesting season. It is also known as the 'Olgia' festival and is celebrated on the first day of August (Bhado), a time wherein the crops are thriving, and the milk-laden cattle are ready to be milked. In terms of how the celebration has gradually evolved from over the years, the ancient tradition saw nephews and sons-in-laws give presents to their maternal uncles and fathers-in-laws respectively. However, today's context is summarised by the fact that agriculturists and artisans give presents to their landowners. Common presents that are exchanged include axes, ghee, datkhocha (metallic toothpick) and firewood. An important ritual of this festival includes that of eating ghee and chapatis stuffed with urad dal!
UPCOMING FAIR
Uttarayani Mela
JANUARY · UTTARAKHAND
The Uttarayani Fair, celebrated on Makara Sankranti in January, is a vibrant cultural festival in Uttarakhand, with the grandest celebrations in Bageshwar. Held at the confluence of the Sarayu, Gomti, and Sunder Bhagirathi rivers, the fair draws thousands of devotees and tourists. Devotees take a holy dip, seeking blessings for a prosperous year, while the air resonates with folk songs like Jhoras, Chancharis, and Bairas. The mela showcases colorful traditional attire, captivating folk performances, and a culinary paradise of sweet and savory delicacies. Celebrations also thrive in Almora, Nainital, and Haridwar.
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