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Uttarayani Fair
The Uttarayani Fair, also known as Uttarayani Mela, is an annual fair held in the Kumaon division, Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India. It marks the occasion of Makar Sankranti, typically taking place in the second week of January. The most significant celebration occurs at Bageshwar, where the fair is held along the banks of the Sarju, Saryu and Gomti River, Gomti rivers, particularly at the Bagnath Temple. Etymology The term "Uttarayani" is derived from two Sanskrit words: "Uttara" (north) and "Ayana" (movement or path). It refers to the sun's northward movement from the Tropic of Capricorn to the Tropic of Cancer. This astronomical event marks the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. History In 1921, Badri Datt Pandey, a leader from the Kumaon division, Kumaon region and member of the Kumaun Parishad, attended the fair to mobilize local peasants against the Veth (India), begar system, which the British colonial administration implemented. His speech ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumaon Division
Kumaon (; , ; historically romanised as KemāonJames Prinsep (Editor)John McClelland ) is a List of divisions in India, revenue and administrative division in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It spans over the eastern half of the state and is bounded on the north by Tibet, on the east by Nepal, on the south by the state of Uttar Pradesh, and on the west by Garhwal Division, Garhwal. Kumaon comprises six districts of the state: Almora district, Almora, Bageshwar district, Bageshwar, Champawat district, Champawat, Nainital district, Nainital, Pithoragarh district, Pithoragarh and Udham Singh Nagar district, Udham Singh Nagar. Historically known as Manaskhand and then Kurmanchal, the Kumaon region has been ruled by several dynasties over the course of history; most notably the Katyuri kings, Katyuris and the Chand kings, Chands. The Kumaon division was established in 1816, when the British reclaimed this region from the Gorkha Kingdom, Gorkhas, who had annexed the erstwhile Kumaon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
