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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami Expands Hartalika Teej Festivities Statewide
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 09:23 AM
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Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami announced that the Hartalika Teej festival will be celebrated on a larger scale across Uttarakhand, with additional cultural programmes and government support.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami announced today that the state will observe Hartalika Teej on an expanded scale, aiming to involve a wider section of the population and showcase regional traditions.
The government plans to sponsor a series of cultural events, including folk dance performances, devotional music concerts and fairs in major districts. Local administrative bodies have been instructed to coordinate logistics and ensure adequate security and sanitation facilities.
Officials expect the larger celebration to boost tourism during the festive period, providing economic benefits to artisans and small businesses that depend on seasonal pilgrimages. The move also aligns with the administration's broader effort to promote Uttarakhand's cultural heritage.
In a brief statement, Dhami emphasized that the festival is an integral part of the state's identity and that the enhanced programme reflects the government's commitment to preserving and promoting indigenous customs.
The government plans to sponsor a series of cultural events, including folk dance performances, devotional music concerts and fairs in major districts. Local administrative bodies have been instructed to coordinate logistics and ensure adequate security and sanitation facilities.
Officials expect the larger celebration to boost tourism during the festive period, providing economic benefits to artisans and small businesses that depend on seasonal pilgrimages. The move also aligns with the administration's broader effort to promote Uttarakhand's cultural heritage.
In a brief statement, Dhami emphasized that the festival is an integral part of the state's identity and that the enhanced programme reflects the government's commitment to preserving and promoting indigenous customs.