Uttarakhand ke Lokotsav evam Parvotsav by D. D. Sharma | Uttarakhand Culture Book

Uttarakhand ke Lokotsav evam Parvotsav is a comprehensive and scholarly book that presents a detailed study of the folk festivals, seasonal celebrations, religious fairs, and traditional observances of Uttarakhand. Written in Hindi by renowned cultural scholar D. D. Sharma, this book is an authoritative resource for understanding the rich cultural heritage and traditional life of the Himalayan state.

The book explores how festivals and rituals in Uttarakhand are deeply connected with nature, agriculture, seasons, religion, and community life. It explains the cultural significance, historical background, regional variations, and social relevance of folk festivals (Lokotsav) and fasts/fairs (Parvotsav) celebrated across Kumaon and Garhwal regions.

The content is systematically divided into well-structured sections. The Lokotsav section discusses major folk festivals such as Harela, Bhitauli, Phool Dei, Ghee Sankranti, Khatarua, Bagwal, Nanda Devi Raj Jat–related observances, fairs, seasonal celebrations, community-based rituals, and region-specific folk traditions. Each festival is explained with its origin, method of celebration, symbolic meaning, and cultural importance.

A separate section is devoted to solar and lunar calendar–based festivals, explaining Sankranti festivals, seasonal transitions, and agricultural cycles. The book also provides a detailed classification of festivals based on season, caste/community, occupation, and region, making it extremely useful for academic study and competitive examinations.

The religious and pilgrimage-related festivals section covers temple fairs, deity-centered celebrations, and sacred observances associated with major pilgrimage centers of Uttarakhand. These festivals are explained in relation to local belief systems, mythological background, and social traditions.

The book also contains a detailed section on fasts (Vratas), including monthly, seasonal, and deity-specific fasts observed in Uttarakhand. These chapters explain the ritual practices, spiritual significance, and cultural context of each vrat, along with their place in the traditional calendar.

One of the strongest features of this book is its classification tables and appendices, which provide quick reference lists of festivals according to months, regions, communities, and religious traditions. This makes the book extremely helpful for quick revision, MCQ-based exams, and descriptive answers.

Written in simple, authentic Hindi, the book maintains academic depth while remaining easy to understand. It is highly useful for:

• UKPSC, UKSSSC, and other Uttarakhand state competitive exams

• Uttarakhand GK, Culture, and History preparation

• Students of Sociology, Anthropology, and Cultural Studies

• Teachers, researchers, and general readers interested in Himalayan culture

Published by Ankit Prakashan, this book is considered one of the most reliable references on Uttarakhand’s folk culture and festivals.