Chaukhutia, April 4 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Chaitra Ashtami fair organized in the historic temple premises of Maa Agniri in Chaukhutia on Friday. The Chief Minister prayed to Maa Agniri and wished for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that this fair is not limited to religious rituals only but has become a powerful medium to preserve our folk culture, folk art and rich traditions as well as to spread public awareness towards social evils.

It is unique in itself that in this fair, along with the wonderful performance of folk songs and folk arts of Kumaon, Garhwal, public awareness dramas and tableaux like environmental protectio...