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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Joins Gorkhali Women’s Hartalika Teej in Dehradun
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 08:33 PM
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Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Dhami was seen attending the Gorkhali Women’s Hartalika Teej festival in Dehradun, marking a gesture of cultural solidarity. The festival, celebrated by Gorkhali women, was held in the capital city of Uttarakhand.
Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Dhami arrived in Dehradun to attend the Gorkhali Women’s Hartalika Teej festival, a traditional celebration observed by the Gorkha community. The event, which focuses on the well-being of married women, gathered participants from across the region.
The festival is marked by rituals that include fasting, prayers, and the wearing of red garments. It is a significant cultural event for Gorkhali women, who observe it as a day of devotion and communal bonding.
The gathering in Dehradun attracted a diverse crowd, including local leaders, community members, and cultural performers. The ceremony was conducted in a respectful and festive atmosphere, with traditional music and dance performances.
Dhami’s presence at the festival was seen as a gesture of support for the Gorkha community and a reinforcement of cultural ties within Uttarakhand. His attendance underscored the state government’s commitment to celebrating the diversity of its citizens.
The festival is marked by rituals that include fasting, prayers, and the wearing of red garments. It is a significant cultural event for Gorkhali women, who observe it as a day of devotion and communal bonding.
The gathering in Dehradun attracted a diverse crowd, including local leaders, community members, and cultural performers. The ceremony was conducted in a respectful and festive atmosphere, with traditional music and dance performances.
Dhami’s presence at the festival was seen as a gesture of support for the Gorkha community and a reinforcement of cultural ties within Uttarakhand. His attendance underscored the state government’s commitment to celebrating the diversity of its citizens.