The Butter festival also known as Makhan Holi is held on Bhadon Sankranti that takes place between August 16 to 18 every year. The procession starts with around 500 villagers who climb uphill to play white Holi with butter and milk on the meadow of Dayara. The locals sing and dance to the beats of Dhol-Damau (a Pahadi musical instrument) and express gratitude towards Bugyal Mata or the “Goddess of Meadow”.
People from neighbouring villages also join in to honour the Bugyal Devi. The youngsters put on a religious theatrical performance for the villagers to feast on. The performers wear elaborate attires and perform skits of Lord Krishna and Radha. Children also participate in the cultural programs, make merry and enrapture themselves in the festive spirit.
Dayara Bugyal is a Bugyal (Himalayan Alpine Meadow) in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Dayara Bugyal is a popular Trekking and Camping Destination. The Bugyal has an average elevation of 3639m and is around 40 km from Uttarkashi. Dayara Bugyal is nestled between the Deodar and Rhododendron trees and is rich in flora and fauna.
Dayara Bugyal is also a destination for trekking as well as camping. In spring, there is contrast of greenery of the grasslands and red and pink rhododendrons. In winters, the Bugyal turns into snow land with capability of skiing and snow activities. The trek is open throughout the year except the monsoon. Views of the Garhwal Himalayas, including Nanda Devi, Bandarpunch and Swargarohini, can be seen from Dayara Bugyal.
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