Happy Harela

We wish you all a very Happy Harela.

Harela is basically celebrated in the Kumon region of Uttarakhand. It is one of the most important festivals of Kumaon and is celebrated with great zeal and fervour especially by the agriculture and farming-based communities.

Harela is celebrated every year on the first day of Shravan i.e. on KarkSankranti.The festival marks the beginning of sowing season and is celebrated for a prosperous harvest year.

Harela is planted for bringing peace, happiness and prosperity to the family. As Harela symbolizes the sowing season and new harvest, it advocates saving and conserving the environment. Seeds and plants are sown on this day to spread awareness and practice of planting trees. It is believed that trees planted on Harela will undoubtedly grow and live healthy.