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Jhanda Mela to be limited to religious rituals this year
01/04/2021
Jhanda Mela to be limited to religious rituals this year
Thursday, 01 April 2021 | PNS | Dehradun Considering the recent surge in Covid-19 cases the Jhanda Mela Organising Committee has decided to…
Jhanda Mela Nagar Parikrama route shortened
31/03/2021
Jhanda Mela Nagar Parikrama route shortened
In view of the risk of Covid-19 contagion in the approaching Jhanda Mela, the Jhanda Mela Organising Committee has decided to…
United colours of Holi
29/03/2021
United colours of Holi
From pyre ashes, gulal and flowers to lathmar, here are some ways people celebrate the festival. By Team Viva They say,…
Folk artistes recall Holi celebration in its traditional form
27/03/2021
Folk artistes recall Holi celebration in its traditional form
The celebration of Holi in Uttarakhand has changed considerably in recent years compared to the traditional celebrations in the mountainous…
Villagers discuss preparations for Chalda Maharaj Yatra
08/03/2021
Villagers discuss preparations for Chalda Maharaj Yatra
To review the preparations of approaching Chalda Maharaj Yatra which is due in November in this region after a gap…
Folk culture in paintings to attract visitors to Kumbh Mela
18/01/2021
Folk culture in paintings to attract visitors to Kumbh Mela
In addition to ensuring necessary facilities, sanitation and safety for the Kumbh Mela 2021 in Haridwar, the state government is…
Makar Sankranti celebrated as agricultural festival
15/01/2021
Makar Sankranti celebrated as agricultural festival
Makar Sankranti was celebrated as an agricultural festival at Navdanya Biodiversity Conservation Farm in Dehradun. A total of 85 farmers…
Making Aipan art popular through online platforms
20/12/2020
Making Aipan art popular through online platforms
To increase the reach of the popular native art of Kumaon region Aipan beyond local residents, the Nainital district administration…
Faith on your sleeve
24/10/2020
Faith on your sleeve
Millennials are embracing religious and spiritual tattoos like that of Maa Durga and lord Ram. By Team Viva During these challenging…
People organising digital Keertan to celebrate Navratri amid Covid-19
20/10/2020
People organising digital Keertan to celebrate Navratri amid Covid-19
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 | PNS | Dehradun Since the time Covid-19 pandemic hit the State, people have continued to celebrate festivals with…