Nainital Dushara 2012

Dussehra celebrates the Hindu god Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana and the triumph of good over evil. The epic Ramayana tells the mythical story of the Lord Rama who wins the lovely Sita for his wife, only to have her carried off by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka.

In this occasion at Nainital effigies of Ravana were also made by the artist, who came from Muradabad, U.P.  The effigies are burnt on bonfires in the evening of 24th October 2012. Dussehra is the culmination of the Navaratri festival.

Handicraft Work of Nainital – 1

Making decorative items from waste wood, pine cone, dry leaves and some other things is a very old art of Nainital… Many families are attached with this work and serving their families through this art…

Nanda Devi Festival Nainital - 2012

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Nanda Devi festival held every year in Nanda Devi Temple Nainital and it has a big religious and cultural significance. Making of Idol of Nanda and Sunanda is a big art. Local artist made these idols from Banana tree. These deities worshipped for next few days and last day after all rituals the idols will be immerse in water.

 The festival of Nanda Devi started in Nainital in 1903. In this occasion a fair held in Flats, where many shopkeepers sail their products.

This year fair start from 23^rd to 26^th September 2012.

   

Rest Time

Friends I am going out for 15 days for some REST...

Here is one more set of pictures which I have taken in different part of Nainital...