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Vaikunta Chaturdashi Mela



Vaikunta Chaturdashi Mela is an annual event held at Kamleshwar Temple at Srinagar in Pauri Garhwal District of Uttaranchal. This fair is celebrated during Vaikunta Chaturdashi, which falls in the Hindu month of Kartik (October-November).

As in most fairs, this fair also has its share of fun and merry-making, apart from some rituals and customs. On the night of Vaikunta Chaturdashi, childless couples visit the temple to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva, the deity of the temple. They offer their worship to the Shiva by lighting ‘diya’ (oil lamps). It is believed that by offering worship in this manner, on the auspicious event, they will be blessed with a child. The celebrations lasts for 5 days.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Pauri Garhwal

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