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Almoraअल्मोड़ा

Copper vessels hammered by the Tamta coppersmiths of Almora, a craft that goes back to the court of the Chand kings.

Tamta copperwarePhoto from INTACH coming soon

Crafts made here

शिल्प

Fairs and festivals

मेले और त्योहार

  • Fair

    Nanda Devi Melaनंदा देवी मेला

    Nandashtami, August to September

    Nanda Devi temple, Almora

    A procession carries the dola of Nanda Devi through Almora, with nights of singing and a market of local crafts.

  • Festival

    Aipan for Diwaliदीपावली के ऐपण

    Diwali, October to November

    Homes across Kumaon

    Thresholds and courtyards are drawn afresh in red geru and white rice paste, the two colours of Aipan.

  • Festival

    Phool Deiफूलदेई

    The first day of Chaitra, in mid-March

    Villages across Kumaon and Garhwal

    Children go from house to house leaving fyoli and buransh flowers on each doorstep, a blessing for the year.

Chapters

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