The Jaunsari tribe, whose roots may be linked to that of the Pandavas, organises the Bissu Mela, a large fair, in the Chakrata Block of Dehradun. An important draw of the fair is when villagers from all over come together to show their love and admiration to "Santoora Devi," an avatar of Goddess Durga. The festival is celebrated for more than a week as a result of a successful harvest season in Uttarakhand. Grooving to folk music while men and women dress in colourful and flamboyant traditional clothing and revive long-forgotten customs for the younger generations to enjoy is one way to enjoy the cultural diversity.
Activities:
One can indulge in the cultural diversity by grooving to the folk music wherein men and women sport vivid and flamboyant traditional clothes while bringing to life lost traditions for the younger generations to feast upon.
Organized By:
Uttarakhand Tourism Board
Mr. Jaspal Chauhan
Development Officer, Dehradun Regional Tourism Office, Dehradun
7060038440
https://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in
How to reach:
The nearest airport is Dehradun, which is 113 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Dehradun, which is 87 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Dehradun, which is 46KMs away.
Event Details:
Venue Address: Senthoora Devi Temple near Kempty, 5 kms from Mussoorie
Date and Time: 12 Apr 2023 - 18 Apr 2023
10:00 AM - 5:59 PM
Ticket Information: Free
