Maa Nanda Devi Fair Pithoragarh

The Nanda Devi Fair is held at the Nanda Devi Temple every year on the occasion of Nandashtami, in the month of August-September. Nanda Devi is the supreme spiritual goddess of the locals of Garhwal and Kumaon region. It is one of the oldest temples in Uttarakhand. Nanda Devi Fair is one of the most popular fairs in Uttarakhand. It is held at many places like Almora, Nainital, Bageshwar, Bhowali, Kot(Dangoli) and Johar. It is said that it is being organised since the time of the Chand dynasty. The five-day festival is a cultural extravaganza attended by thousands of people.* The exact dates of the festival depend upon the Hindu Calendar.