Organized in the Dehradun Chakrata District, the Bissu Mela is a fair celebrated by the Jaunsari tribe whose roots can be traced back to that of the Pandavas. Celebrated over the course of a week as a result of a successful harvest season in Uttarakhand, the main attraction of the fair is that villagers who have settled outside come together from all over the world to shower their love and affection for ‘Santoora Devi,’ the embodiment of Goddess Durga.
One can indulge in cultural diversity by grooving up folk music in which men and women wear vibrant and flamboyant traditional clothing while bringing to life ancient rituals for younger generations to celebrate.
This again reflects love for our own Maati by us Uttarakhandis.