The Purnagiri Mela, bearing the name of the temple in which it is held, is a sacred festival celebrated to commemorate the goddess of Sati. At an altitude of more than 1,650 m above the sea level, not only do vibrant colours give life to the festival, but the picturesque views of the Himalayas on display are a sight to behold. From the point of view of its religious significance, the area in which the Purnagiri Temple is now situated is believed to be the place where the navel of Sati and Savant Prajapati was cut down by the Vishnu Chakra and is also one of the 108 ‘Siddha Peethas’ (sacred) visited by pilgrims throughout the year.
This Mela takes place annually during the time of Chaitra Navratri and lasts for two months.