CM Dhami inaugurated the Uttarayan fair in Bareilly, said- Culture and heritage conservation work is being done on a large scale in Uttarakhand
Uttarayan Mela will be organized from 9 January to 11 January at Bareilly Club Ground. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the fair. During this, artists from various districts of Uttarakhand showed their talent for the presentation of cultural programs. More than a hundred stalls were set up in the fair, where the famous Bal Mithai of the hills, bamboo pickles along with other food items were available. The fair started with the traditional Rang Yatra, which started from Ambedkar Park in front of the Kotwali.
Uttarayan Mela is 100 years old
Uttarayan Mela is organized every year on Makar Sankranti in Bageshwar of Uttarakhand and Bareilly of Uttar Pradesh. The fair could not be organized in Bareilly only during the pandemic, but last year a three-day fair was started. The history of Uttarayan Mela is about 100 years old.
Beginning and religious significance of the fair
Uttarayan Mela is celebrated every year on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on 14 January in Bageshwar district of Kumaon region. This fair not only holds religious significance, but also showcases the rich cultural heritage of Kumaon. On this day, people gather to take a bath in the Saryu and Gomti rivers. It is believed that bathing on Makar Sankranti destroys sins. People from far and wide come to take a holy bath on this occasion.
Cultural activities
Uttarayani Mela becomes the main center of Kumaon’s traditional art, dance and music. Here ‘Choiliya’ dancers captivate the audience with their performances. Local artists showcase Kumaon’s culture through cultural programs. There are stalls of weavers and artisans in the fair, where handmade shawls, blankets, bamboo items, iron utensils and spices are sold. These products are a wonderful example of Kumaon’s folk art and craftsmanship.
Preparation to provide education up to class three
Former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari inaugurated the fair and urged people to stay connected with their mother tongue and culture. Supporting the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said that efforts are being made to impart education in mother tongue till class three.
More than 200 stalls have been set up
This time more than 200 stalls from all over the country have been set up in the fair. This fair has been held in Bareilly since 1993. More than 200 stalls from all over the country have been set up in the fair, which will show a glimpse of the culture and handicrafts of Uttarakhand. The fair started with Rang Yatra, in which folk artists spread the colors of the culture of Uttarakhand.
