Mostmanu fair
This fair is held at Mostmanu Temple, around 7 km from Pithoragarh district headquarter. Held every year between August and September for three days, on this festival, a palanquin of Lord Mosta, the God of rain, is taken out by local villagers, seeking His blessings. The traditional craftsmen, who sell agriculture equipment, also attend the fair from far off places.Legend behind this temple
This fair is held at Mostmanu Temple, around 7 km from Pithoragarh district headquarter. Held every year between August and September for three days, on this festival, a palanquin of Lord Mosta, the God of rain, is taken out by local villagers, seeking His blessings. The traditional craftsmen, who sell agriculture equipment, also attend the fair from far off places.Legend behind this temple
According to Local folk stories, this temple was built by a saint namely Mostamanav, who came from Nepal and settled here and this temple is also believed to be the replica of Pashupathi nath temple of Nepal.
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Activities
1) Dola of Moshta Devta will be taken out on September 1 in Mostmanu Fair starting from August 31, which is the main attraction of this fair. On this day the god of rain himself descends on the earth.
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Organized By
Uttarakhand Tourism Board
Mrs. Lata Bisht
Adventure Sports Officer,Incharge – District Tourism Development Officer, Pithoragarh
9997305528
publicityutdb[at]gmail[dot]com
How to reach
The nearest airport is Pantnagar,
which is 241 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Tanakpur,
which is 138 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Pithoragarh,
which is 6KMs away.
