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FESTIVALS · UTTARAKHAND · SEPTEMBER

Uttarakhand festivals in September.

5 festivals this month — dates, locations, and travel tips.

Champawat Nanda Devi Fair

Champawat

Fair at the Baleshwar Temple complex and Nanda Devi Temple in Champawat — the ancient capital of the Chand dynasty — with Chholia war dance and folk processions.

September (Bhadra Ashtami)

Mata Murti Ka Mela

Badrinath

Annual fair honouring Mata Murti, mother of Nar and Narayan, held on the banks of the Alaknanda River with rituals and local festivities.

September

Nanda Ashtami Trek Gathering

Roopkund

Trekkers and pilgrims gather at Bedni Bugyal (en route to Roopkund) for Nanda Ashtami prayers at the high-altitude meadow shrine.

September

Nanda Devi Mahotsav

Nainital

Grand procession carrying the idol of Nanda Devi through Nainital's Mall Road with folk music, Chholia dance, and decorated floats.

September (Bhadra Ashtami)

Nanda Devi Mela

Ranikhet

A vibrant fair dedicated to Goddess Nanda Devi with colourful processions, folk music, and traditional Kumaoni dance.

September

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