Which fair of Uttarakhand is known as ‘Bagwal’ ?

Nanda Devi fair
Devi Dhura fair
Bageshwar fair
Kumbh fair

The correct answer is (c), Bageshwar fair.

The Bageshwar fair is a Hindu religious fair held in the town of Bageshwar in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India. It is held every year in the month of April or May, on the full moon day of the month of Chaitra. The fair is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and his consort Parvati.

The fair is attended by thousands of pilgrims from all over India. The main attraction of the fair is the procession of the idols of Shiva and Parvati, which is carried out on the day of the full moon. The procession is accompanied by music and dance, and the pilgrims offer prayers and worship to the idols.

The Bageshwar fair is an important religious event for the people of Kumaon. It is a time for them to come together and celebrate their faith. The fair is also a time for them to trade and socialize.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • The Nanda Devi fair is a Hindu religious fair held in the Nanda Devi Sanctuary in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. It is held every year in the month of May, on the full moon day of the month of Jyeshtha. The fair is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Nanda Devi.
  • The Devi Dhura fair is a Hindu religious fair held in the village of Devi Dhura in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India. It is held every year in the month of June, on the full moon day of the month of Ashadha. The fair is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga.
  • The Kumbh Mela is a Hindu religious fair held every 12 years at one of four sacred sites in India: Haridwar, Allahabad, Nashik, and Ujjain. The fair is attended by millions of pilgrims from all over the world. The Kumbh Mela is the largest religious gathering in the world.