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Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat lays foundation stone for Shri Badrinathji Temple at Vasai

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Vasai, Feb 1, 2015- Uttarakhandi Mumbaikers dream of having Shri Badrinathji Temple and a community welfare center near the island city of Mumbai is going to be the reality soon!  The foundation sone for the 22700 sqf grand temple project initiated by Uttaranchal Mitra Mandal Vasai, has been laid by Shri Harish Rawat (Hon. Chief Minister, Uttarakhand) today at Shri Badrivishal Temple Complex, Sun City Vasai (w), near Mumbai. The proposed temple is the exact replica of Badrinath shrine and is  spread on a piece of land as huge as approximate 23,000 sq ft which would be erected at a cost of around Rs 15 crore and will have a separate building that would house a community centre, a library, education and medical cell and shall be ready in the next 2 years The other dignities who graced  the foundation-laying ceremony include, Shri Hitendraji Thakur (MLA, VASAI) Shri Narayan Mankar (Mayer, Vasai-Virar), Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal,  (Hon. Member of Parliament /Former CM, Uttarakhand), Sh

Uttarakhand’s popular community fiesta “Kauthig 2015” celebrated with gusto in Navi Mumbai

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Navi Mumbai, Jan 27, 2015 : The five-day-long cultural extravaganza  of Uttarakhand `Kauthig 2015’  which was celebrated with gusto in Navi Mumbai, concluded on Monday with nearly 15000-thousand Uttarakhandi Mumbaikars celebrated and rejoiced their cultural fiesta in the final day events. Three important personalities, KG Kodiyal, Indra Singh Negi, Vasundhra Negi, were chosen and honoured with special “ Samman Patra ” for their contribution  and efforts in keeping Uttarakhand’s traditional heritage and traditions alive. The festival held with the aim of bringing together the `Pahari’ people living in Navi Mumbai and its environs, was held at Nerul’s Ramleela Maidan from January 22 to January 26.    The mega event was very well attended, especially by the Uttarakhandi youth. Several personalities from different walks of life belonging to Uttarakhand and Maharashtra graced the inaugural function that was attended by over   60,000 people .   It was a star-s

Uttarakhand’s popular cultural fiesta“Kauthig 2015” in full swing in Navi Mumbai

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An artist group from UK performs Challiya Dance  Navi Mumbai, Jan 24, 2015- : Rich in culture and diversity, land of Gods 'Uttarakhand', has brought its flavours, culture and tradition for the city of dreams. The cultural festival of Uttarakhand "Kauthig 2015" is spreading festive cheer in the city from 22rd January to 26th January. The festival promises to showcase not only the unique cultural nuances of Uttarakhand but also a health camp and enrolment for employment and matrimonial registrations and while on display are Uttarakhandi handicrafts, products and traditional foods among others.   On the second day on Jan 23 a cancer detection camp was held with the help of Global Vision (NGO for Cancer free India) supported by other foundations such as Chand Parivar Foundation, Abhi Foundation and Young Star. A financial planning seminar in association with OptimaMoney will be be organised on January 24 and 25 to give people insights o

Uttarakhand’s colourful community festival “Kauthig 2015” to be inaugurated by Mr Harak Singh Rawat, Agriculture Minister, Govt. Of Uttarakhand in Navi Mumbai on Jan 22, 2015

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The five-day-long cultural festival of Uttarakhand `Kauthig 2015’  will be held at Nerul’s Ramleela Maidan  in Navi Mumbai from Thursday January 22 to January Monday 26, 2015 from 6pm to 10pm. Mr  Harak Singh Rawat, Agriculture Minister, Govt. Of Uttarakhand  will  inaugurate ( on Jan 22, 2015 at 5pm)  this mega festival  that is going into  its 8th year  of showcasing  unique Uttarakhandi traditions and customs, music, dance performances and traditional folklore  to Navi Mumbai. The festival will begin (3pm) with Ma Nanda Devi Traditional  Raaj Jaat,Jhanki (Tableau) from Nanda Devi Temple in Belapur and will travel through many places in the city. The special performances by “Challiya  group, the renowned artists  from Pithoragrah will continue to be the main attraction of this unique spectacle.  The Raaj Jaat,Jhanki will reach Nerul Gaon Devi at 5pm.  The inaugural function will be followed by performances by Uttarakhandi renowned artists  Over 200 artists who have come fr