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Somnath Fair




Somnath Fair is celebrated in April at the Shiva temple at Masi in Almora, Uttaranchal. It is also known as Fish Festival.

During the fair, animals especially bullocks and cattle are sold. The villagers bearing tumors gather at the river to catch fish as a ritual. The festival is locally known as Dahau.



Updated on 12th June, 2015
District: Almora

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