
Maun Mela fishing festival and traffic near twin bridges in Uttarakhand
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Maun Mela, a traditional community fishing festival held along the Aglar River in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India.
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This performance depicts the Combat of the Bhutanese Heroes, the heroes wear the same Gho as worn by their brave soldiers in 2003. The heroes carry swords and shields in the same way as medieval Bhutanese warriors. The Druk Wangyal festival is held every year on 13th December at Druk Wangyel Lhakhang in Dochula pass in commemoration of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and the Armed Forces’ victory over insurgent forces residing in southern Bhutan in 2003. Dochula Pass is one of the most visited landmarks offering a stunning panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain range. Set amidst this spectacular backdrop, the Druk Wangyel festival is an experience unlike any other that truly exemplifies Bhutanese cultural traditions. Unlike rest of the religious festivals, Druk Wangyel festival showca
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