Fast, Fairs and Festivals of India Fast, Fairs and Festivals of India
UTTARAYANI MELA
Venue : Bageshwar, Rameshwar, Chitrashala (Uttar Pradesh)
Celebrated on : Uttarayani Day (14th of January)
Main Activity : Brisk Trading
This fair is held at a number of places including Bageshwar, Rameshwar, Sult Mahadev, Chitrashila (Ranibagh), and Hanseshwar among others, on Uttarayani day. At Pancheshwar, the Dola of Chaumu comes down to the temple. Merchants from far off distances like Tibet and Nepal come to the fair, for brisk trading. Among the things bought and sold are blankets, durries, cane & bamboo articles.