{"id":4001,"date":"2018-04-28T11:26:56","date_gmt":"2018-04-28T05:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/?p=4001"},"modified":"2018-04-11T12:48:14","modified_gmt":"2018-04-11T07:18:14","slug":"important-celebrations-and-festivals-in-dehradun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/important-celebrations-and-festivals-in-dehradun\/","title":{"rendered":"Important celebrations and festivals in Dehradun"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dehradun is the capital city of Uttarakhand state of India. It lies in the foothills of <\/span>Himalayas<\/span><\/a> with river Ganges and Yamuna on either side. Dehradun displays a mix of Bengali, Punjabi, Nepali, Tibetan, Garhwali, and Kumaoni cultures. And attending the regional festivals is one of the best ways to dive into the culture of a state. <\/span><\/p>\n

Following is the list of important festivals of Dehradun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kumaoni Holi<\/span><\/h2>\n

Holi festival is celebrated almost everywhere in India. However, the modes of celebration differ from region to region. In Dehradun, this festival is more like a musical event. It falls every year in the month of March-April according to the Hindu calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can read more information about this festival <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jhanda Fair<\/span><\/h2>\n

This festival commemorates Guru Ram Rai, a Sikh religious leader and a disciple of Guru Nanak Dev. it is celebrated after five days of Holi festival at Guru Ram Rai Darbar. The event attracts a large number of devotees from the neighbouring states to Dehradun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tapkeshwar Mela<\/span><\/h2>\n

It is a celebration in the Tapkeshwar temple of Dehradun on the eve of <\/span>Mahashivratri<\/span><\/i>. This festival and fair is celebrated every year in the month of February. The temple observes a huge gathering of the devotees.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Tapkeshwar<\/a>
Courtesy: twitter.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bissu Mela<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bissu Mela is a tribal fair, meant for displaying the tribal culture of the Himalayan region and promoting trade and business among the rural population.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lakhawar Fair<\/span><\/h2>\n

This fair showcases the Garhwal culture and is an important celebration among the Garhwal tribes. The fair is held in the month of September-October in the Lakhwar village near Dehradun. It is a colorful event, filled with laughter, joy, folk music, dance, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of the important celebrations in Dehradun is accompanied with a Fair. These fairs also serve as a gettogether and recreational junction for the people. If you wish to attend these festivals and fairs, you can <\/span>book a cab<\/span><\/a> in Dehradun or railway tickets well in advance to avoid last moment rush.<\/span><\/p>\n

Useful Links-<\/b><\/p>\n

Places to visit near Dehradun<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Best way to spend one day in Dehradun<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Traditional food in Dehradun<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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