Naina Devi Mela 2016
The word Naina is synonymous with Sati’s eyes. The temple of Naina Devi
is situated on the top of a hill of Nainital named Naina hill. The Naina Devi
Temple is an important pilgrimage and attracts thousands of devotees from far
and near every year. There is a myth behind this beautiful place about goddess
Sati or Parvati. There is a beautiful lake too known as Naina Lake. It’s said
this lake this is the two blue eyes of goddess Naina.
During the time period of August or September a large fair is organized
to celebrate the importance of goddess Naina and so the Naina Mata Festival.
During the time of fair people of this place adorn their houses and shops to
celebrate this festival. In this Naina Devi Fair folk cultural programs are
organized. People perform folk music and folk dances. The fair lasts fort eight
days and all the days and nights during it are celebrated with joy and delight
along with the religious sentiments.
2016 Dates : 3rd
August – 10th August .
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