The Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, is the ideal opportunity to observe Hindu traditions and culture. It is held once every 12 years and draws the biggest pilgrimage crowd in the entire world. According to myth, four drips of the nectar of immortality, known as amrit, fell from the battle between the gods and demons for the amrit pot. The four locations where the amrit drops fell – Haridwar, Allahabad, Nashik, and Ujjain—are where the Kumbh Mela is conducted.
The Kanwar Yatra During the so-called kanvadias (also known as gangajal) typically carry two pitchers of holy water from the Ganges on either side of a pole that is carried on the shoulder. The Kanwar Yatra occurs during the auspicious Hindu month of Shravan, sometimes called Saavan.
Diwali the festival of lights, which takes place in October and November, attracts thousands of devotees. On the major Diwali day, Haridwar’s ghats are adorned with lights and devotees.
Baithaki Holi begins a little earlier than hadi Holi. This traditional festival of colours is observed to welcome spring and to prioritise good above evil. If you happen to be in Uttarakhand during the time of Holi, you should without a doubt take part in the Khari Holi festival, which honours the joy of community, culture, and the colours that provide more enjoyment and significance into life. In Kumaon, this vivacious event is lavishly celebrated over the course of two months.
Ganga Dussehra the festival honours the River Ganga. It took Rishi Bhagirath several years of meditation to persuade Ganga to visit Earth. On this day, the holy Ganga river poured down from heaven onto the surface of the planet. As a result, this celebration is also referred to as Gangavataran, which means the Ganga’s descent.
