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	~~'''Sardotsav''' or '''Sharadotsav''' is an annual [[winter]]~~ cultural ~~fest held~~ in the western [[Himalaya]]n towns of [[India]]. It is different from Sardotsav celebrated in [[West Bengal]] as part of [[Durga Puja]]. Sardotsav is a [[portmanteau]] of Sarad ([[winter]]) and Utsav ([[festival]]). Sardotsav festivals of [[Pithoragarh~~]] and [[Nainital]] are most prominent.~~

	~~==2014~~ in ~~Pithoragarh==~~		'''Sharadotsav''' is an annual cultural festival held in [[Pithoragarh]], [[Uttarakhand]], India. Organised by the Pithoragarh municipal authorities, the festival combines cultural performances, folk music, school competitions and a development exhibition. It provides a platform for local artists, students and cultural groups to present regional traditions.<ref name="Hindustan2017">{{cite news \|title=पिथौरागढ़ में 6 नवंबर से लगेगा शरदोत्सव मेला \|trans-title=Sharadotsav fair to be held in Pithoragarh from 6 November \|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttarakhand/pithoragarh/story-sharadotsav-fair-will-take-place-from-pithoragarh-on-november-6-1596447.html \|work=Hindustan \|date=14 October 2017}}</ref><ref name="Hindustan2022">{{cite news \|title=पिथौरागढ़ में 12 नवंबर से होगा शरदोत्सव \|trans-title=Sharadotsav to begin in Pithoragarh from 12 November \|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttarakhand/pithoragarh/story-sharadotsav-will-be-held-in-pithoragarh-from-november-12-7314302.html \|work=Hindustan \|date=6 November 2022}}</ref>
	~~In 2014 Sardotsav took place on the first of November. Some of the key organizers were~~ [[~~Chairman~~]] ~~Nagar Palika Shri Jagat Singh Khati~~, [[~~District Magistrate~~]] ~~Shri Shemwal~~ and ~~[[Executive Officer]] of Nagar Palika~~ Pithoragarh.

	~~Headliners included [[Garhwali language\|Garhwali]] singer Gajender Sing Rana who contributed "Babli tero Mobile",~~ a ~~[[Garhwali language\|Garhwali]] song, Duplicate [[Dev Anand]] [[Kishore Bhanushali]] , Bollywood singer Nupur Pant, and~~ ''~~[[Lata Mangeshkar]]~~'' ~~of Uttarakhand [[Meena Rana]] who sung Garhwali~~ and ~~[[Kumaoni language~~\|~~Kumaoni]] songs~~.		== History ==
			According to a local trade association representative quoted by ''Hindustan'', the festival began in 1962 as a farmers' and development exhibition. It subsequently became an annual cultural event associated with Pithoragarh's municipal activities.<ref>{{cite news \|title=पिथौरागढ़ में शरदोत्सव की बैठक में हंगामा \|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttarakhand/pithoragarh/story-preparations-for-municipal-commencement-of-celebrations-1602898.html \|work=Hindustan \|date=18 October 2017}}</ref>

	~~Schools~~ from ~~different parts of~~ the district ~~also performed [[folk dance]]s~~ and ~~[[songs]]~~. ~~Various competitions like [[Quiz]] and [[Mehndi]] were held~~.		In 2017, the municipal administration announced plans to organise the festival at De Singh Maidan from 6 to 12 November. Preparations involved municipal officials, the district administration, schools and local cultural groups.<ref name="Hindustan2017"/><ref>{{cite news \|title=6 नवंबर को भव्य झांकी के साथ शुरू होगा शरदोत्सव \|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttarakhand/pithoragarh/story-sharadotsav-begins-on-6th-november-with-a-grand-tableau-1598193.html \|work=Hindustan \|date=15 October 2017}}</ref>

	==~~References~~==		== Organisation ==
	~~{{Portal\|India}}~~		The festival is organised with the involvement of Pithoragarh Nagar Palika Parishad. Municipal representatives and district officials have participated in planning its programmes, arrangements and cultural activities.
	~~{{reflist\|30em}}~~

	~~[[Category~~:~~Festivals~~ in ~~India]]~~		The event has also been organised alongside a development exhibition showcasing activities and initiatives. In 2022, the municipal administration announced an exhibition and cultural programme at De Singh Maidan.<ref name="Hindustan2022"/><ref>{{cite news \|title=पिथौरागढ़ में 12 से शरदोत्सव, तैयारियां जोरों पर \|url=https://www.uttranews.com/saradutsav-will-celebrate-in-pithoragarh/ \|work=Uttra News \|date=30 October 2021}}</ref>
	~~[[Category:Himalayan culture]]~~
	~~[[Category:Winter festivals]]~~

			== Cultural activities ==
			The festival features regional music, dance performances and programmes by school students. Activities have included folk performances, cultural processions, singing and dancing competitions, painting, quizzes and fancy-dress events.<ref name="Hindustan2017"/><ref>{{cite news \|title=6 नवंबर को भव्य झांकी के साथ शुरू होगा शरदोत्सव \|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttarakhand/pithoragarh/story-sharadotsav-begins-on-6th-november-with-a-grand-tableau-1598193.html \|work=Hindustan \|date=15 October 2017}}</ref>

	{{India-~~festival~~-~~stub~~}}		== Traditional games ==
	{{~~en-Wikipedia~~}}		Traditional games have also been included in the festival programme. During the 2022 edition, competitions involving games such as Addu, Piddu and Guti were organised to introduce younger participants to traditional regional games.<ref>{{cite news \|title=पिथौरागढ़ शरदोत्सव में अड्डू, पिड्डू व गुट्टी खेल प्रतियोगिताएं लुभा रहीं मन \|url=https://www.uttranews.com/pithoragarh-people-take-interest-in-saradotrav-2022/ \|work=Uttra News \|date=15 November 2022}}</ref>

			== 2022 edition ==
			The 2022 Sharadotsav and development exhibition began on 12 November at De Singh Maidan. The programme included performances by Kumaoni folk singers Khushi Joshi Digari and Govind Digari, as well as cultural presentations by school students and local artists.<ref>{{cite news \|title=पिथौरागढ़ शरदोत्सव की स्टार नाइट में खुशी जोशी और गोविंद दिगारी की प्रस्तुति ने दर्शकों को खूब नचाया \|url=https://www.amarujala.com/uttarakhand/pithoragarh/star-night-in-pithauragarh-sharadotsava-pithoragarh-news-hld48201023 \|work=Amar Ujala \|date=15 November 2022}}</ref>

			The programme also featured traditional games and performances by cultural groups invited from other parts of India.<ref>{{cite news \|title=पिथौरागढ़ शरदोत्सव में अड्डू, पिड्डू व गुट्टी खेल प्रतियोगिताएं लुभा रहीं मन \|url=https://www.uttranews.com/pithoragarh-people-take-interest-in-saradotrav-2022/ \|work=Uttra News \|date=15 November 2022}}</ref>

			== References ==
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'''Sardotsav''' or '''Sharadotsav''' is an annual [[winter]] cultural fest held in the western [[Himalaya]]n towns of [[India]]. It is different from Sardotsav celebrated in [[West Bengal]] as part of [[Durga Puja]]. Sardotsav is a [[portmanteau]] of Sarad ([[winter]]) and Utsav ([[festival]]). Sardotsav festivals of [[Pithoragarh]] and [[Nainital]] are most prominent.

==2014 in Pithoragarh==
In 2014 Sardotsav took place on the first of November. Some of the key organizers were [[Chairman]] Nagar Palika Shri Jagat Singh Khati, [[District Magistrate]] Shri Shemwal and [[Executive Officer]] of Nagar Palika Pithoragarh.

Headliners included [[Garhwali language|Garhwali]] singer Gajender Sing Rana who contributed "Babli tero Mobile", a [[Garhwali language|Garhwali]] song, Duplicate [[Dev Anand]] [[Kishore Bhanushali]] , Bollywood singer Nupur Pant, and ''[[Lata Mangeshkar]]'' of Uttarakhand [[Meena Rana]] who sung Garhwali and [[Kumaoni language|Kumaoni]] songs.

Schools from different parts of the district also performed [[folk dance]]s and [[songs]]. Various competitions like [[Quiz]] and [[Mehndi]] were held.

==References==
{{Portal|India}}
{{reflist|30em}}

[[Category:Festivals in India]]
[[Category:Himalayan culture]]
[[Category:Winter festivals]]

{{India-festival-stub}}

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