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Somnath Fair
 Venue
: Shiva Temple at Masi (Almora)
Held On
: Vishuwat Sankranti Day
Locally Known As
: Dahau
Main Activity
: Fish Catching
The Somnath Fair held on Vishuwat Sankranti day is celebrated in the Shiva Temple at Masi, Almora. It is a famous fair of
Pali Pachhaun.
Brisk business takes place during the fair and animals, especially bullocks & calves are sold.
The villagers bearing tumra come with 'jaal', 'fatyav' and 'hathiya' to the river, to take fish. The fish festival is locally known as 'Dahau'.
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