Butter Festival 2024
The Butter Festival, also known as Makhan Holi or Andhuri Utsav, is a vibrant and distinctive celebration in Uttarakhand. This monsoon Holi is unlike any other, featuring no colors, but instead, butter and curd milk!Celebrating Gratitude and JoyHeld annually on the slopes of the picturesque Dayara Bugyal alpine meadow during Sankranti, this high-altitude festival is a one-of-a-kind celebration. Lo....
The Butter Festival, also known as Makhan Holi or Andhuri Utsav, is a vibrant and distinctive celebration in Uttarakhand. This monsoon Holi is unlike any other, featuring no colors, but instead, butter and curd milk!Celebrating Gratitude and JoyHeld annually on the slopes of the picturesque Dayara Bugyal alpine meadow during Sankranti, this high-altitude festival is a one-of-a-kind celebration. Locals gather with their cattle to express gratitude to Mother Nature and the meadows that provide fodder for their livestock.- Traditional folk music and dances: The festival features traditional folk music and dances, with attendees dressed in traditional attire.- Dahi-handi ritual: A fair accompanies the festivities, featuring the customary Dahi-handi ritual, similar to Janmashtami celebrations in Maharashtra.- Location: The festival takes place at Dayara Bugyal, a picturesque high-altitude meadow in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.- Significance: The festival expresses gratitude to Lord Krishna for protecting cattle from evil forces while grazing in Dayara Bugyal's open meadows.
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Activities
Here are some event activities that could be part of the Butter Festival:
1. Butter Holi: Participants play Holi with buttermilk and butter, smearing each other's faces and clothes.2. Cultural Programs: Local people perform skits, dances, and songs, including depictions of Lord Krishna's love for butter.3. Traditional Folk Music and Dances: Performers showcase traditional folk music and dances.4. Cattle Grazing: Locals bring their cattle to graze in the Dayara meadows, symbolizing gratitude for the land's bounty.5. Traditional Food Festival: A variety of traditional dishes made with butter and local ingredients are served.
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Organized By
Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board
Mr. Kamal Kishore Joshi
DTDO, Uttarkashi
8279868075
publicityutdb[at]gmail[dot]com
How to reach
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant,
which is 225 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Dehradun,
which is 91 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Uttarkashi,
which is 38KMs away.
