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The festivals
which are celebrated in Mussoorie are :-
Shravan Mela :-
Two large fairs are held at Jageshwar, one on the
occasion of Shivratri (February) and the other in the month of Shravan
(July-August). A dip in the Jat Ganga and in the Brahmakund, near the temple
complex, is of great religious significance on the occasion.
Kunjapuri Fair :-
This fair is held every year during Navrataras at
narendra Nagar. Display of skill and strength by the youth, handicrafts and
handmade articles are main attractions of this fair.
Nanda Devi Mela :-
Nanda Devi Mela is celebrated throughout
Kumaon for prosperity, both material and spiritual. It is said to have started
in Kumaon during the reign of Raja Kalyan Chand in the 16th Century. |
