Khatarua Festival

FESTIVALS OF UTTARAKHAND

• Bat Savitri
• Khatarua
• Makar Sankranti
• Basant Panchami
• Chippla Jaat
• Ganga Dusshera
• Harela and Bhitauli
• Hilljatra
• Janopunyu
• Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra
• Olgia (Ghee Sankranti)
• Phool Devi
• Uttarakhand Holi

FAIRS OF UTTARAKHAND

• Haatkalika Fair
• Jageshwar Fair
• Janopunyu
• Nandadevi Fair
• Purnagiri Fair
• Bagwal
• Jauljibi and Thal fairs
• Kumbh Mela
• Somnath (Masi) Fair
• Syalde Bikhauti
• The Uttarayani Fair

Khatarua is the special festival which is celebrated by Uttarakhand people for the betterment of agriculture and animals. On this auspicious occasion majority of events are organized such as children dance around lighting bonfires, clutching colorful flags and lots more. Animals are given more attention on this day as this festival is completely dedicated to them.

On the day of Khatarua, several villages are getting together at some place and organize every moment of this event. India is known as packages of wonderful cultures and here you’ll find the true meaning of colorful culture. This festival is usually celebrated in the month of September i.e. first day of the month of Ashwin. Amongst various popular festivals of Uttarakhand, Khatarua has unique importance as it is dedicated for animal and agriculture that are the most beautiful part of our nature.