Uttarakhand: Igas festival was celebrated with great pomp, CM Dhami played Bhailo, many big names reached the CM residence to celebrate the festival

The folk festivals of Igas and Bagwal were celebrated across the state. In this context, a program dedicated to the Igas festival was organized at the Chief Minister’s residence, showcasing the culture and heritage of the Devbhoomi. During the program organized at the Chief Minister’s residence, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and other BJP leaders also played Bhailo. Igas is celebrated on the 11th day of the Diwali festival. Igas is one of Uttarakhand’s folk festivals, showcasing the confluence of Uttarakhand’s culture. The purpose of celebrating Igas is to introduce future generations to our culture. Therefore, the Igas festival, organized by the Culture Department at the Chief Minister’s residence, showcased a confluence of Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Jaunsari cultures. Governor Gurmeet Singh, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, and former Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari were also seen performing traditional dances.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Igas festival/Budhi Diwali. CM Dhami also said that our folk culture and traditions are the hallmark of Devbhoomi. He added that the folk culture and traditions of any state are the soul of that state. This includes the festival of Igas.