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....
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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.

Organized By

Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board
Mr. Kamal Kishore Joshi
DTDO, Uttarkashi
8279868075

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.
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Event Details
Venue Address
Raithal Village- Dayara Bugyal
Date Time

15 Aug 2024 - 16 Aug 2024

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

TICKET INFORMATION

Free

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