Traditional Fair · Uttarakhand
Uttarayani Mela, Bageshwar
Bagnath Temple, confluence of the Saryu and Gomti, Bageshwar
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A major Kumaon fair, held at Bageshwar around Makar Sankranti.
The Uttarayani fair begins at Makar Sankranti in mid-January at the confluence of the Saryu and Gomti in Bageshwar, with ritual bathing at the Bagnath temple, folk performances and a large market lasting about a week.
Planning a visit
- When: Usually January. The next dates have not been announced yet.
- Where: Bagnath Temple, confluence of the Saryu and Gomti, Bageshwar, Uttarakhand.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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