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