Devbhoomi Cultural Festival

The Devbhoomi Cultural Festival is a grand celebration of Uttarakhand's diverse cultural heritage organized by the state government in Dehradun. The multi-day festival brings together artists, performers, and artisans from all 13 districts of Uttarakhand. Highlights include spectacular Aipan art exhibitions, traditional Pahari painting workshops, Garhwali and Kumaoni folk dance troupes performing Chholiya, Jhora, Thandya, Langvir, and Pandav Nritya. Renowned musicians perform traditional instruments like Dhol-Damau, Hurka, Turturi, and Ransingha. The literary segment features Garhwali and Kumaoni poetry (Kavita Goshthi). A food festival showcases authentic hill cuisine including Kafuli, Chainsoo, Bhang ki Chutney, Bal Mithai, and Singodi.