Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Nanda Devi Fair Brings Religious and Cultural Celebrations to Almora
The Nanda Devi Fair is a special festival in Almora, Uttarakhand.
It celebrates Goddess Nanda and her sister Sunanda.
People visit the fair to pray and take part in religious ceremonies.
The festival also includes local music, customs, and folk traditions.
This year’s fair will run from September 16 to September 23.
Many people are expected to come, including residents, tourists, and devotees.
A decorated palanquin carrying the deities will travel through Almora on September 23.
Drums and devotional chants will accompany the procession.
The procession will end at Doba Naula with traditional rituals.
The Nanda Devi Fair will take place in Almora from September 16 to September 23.
The five- to seven-day festival honors Goddess Nanda and her sister Sunanda.
The event combines religious rituals with Uttarakhand’s folk music, customs, and local traditions.
Preparations are underway across Almora to welcome devotees, tourists, and local residents.
The Nanda-Sunanda palanquin procession is scheduled for September 23 at 4 p.m.
- Who
- Devotees, tourists, local residents, and communities honoring Goddess Nanda and Sunanda.
- What
- The annual Nanda Devi Fair, also called the Nanda Devi Mahotsav or Maa Nanda-Sunanda Fair.
- When
- September 16 to September 23; the main palanquin procession is scheduled for September 23 at 4 p.m.
- Where
- Almora in Uttarakhand, within the Kumaon region; the procession will conclude at Doba Naula.
- Why
- To honor Goddess Nanda and Sunanda while celebrating religious devotion, local arts, folk traditions, and community heritage.
- Event
- Nanda Devi Fair, also known as the Nanda Devi Mahotsav
- Location
- Almora, Uttarakhand, India
- Dates
- September 16 through September 23
- Duration
- The festival is described as lasting five to seven days
- Honored deities
- Goddess Nanda and her sister Sunanda
- Main procession
- The Nanda-Sunanda palanquin procession is scheduled for September 23 at 4 p.m.
- Procession endpoint
- Doba Naula