The people of Uttarakhand claim that the news of Lord Rama returning from exile reached 11 days late due to difficult terrain in the ancient time. Therefore, they celebrate Diwali exactly 11 days from the date the whole world celebrate Diwali.
Cooking various delicacies, performing folk dances and lighting up their homes. People also rejoice by spinning a rope called “Bhailo” with a fire on one end.