Dehradun, Feb. 7 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 5 Feb: The Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd), participated on Thursday as the Chief Guest in the inauguration ceremony of the Uttarayani Kauthik Festival-2026, organized by Seva Sankalp Foundation. On this occasion, vibrant cultural performances were presented by folk artists, and the Governor honoured ten social workers for their outstanding contributions in various social sectors across the state.

Addressing the gathering, the Governor said that Uttarayani is not merely a folk festival, but a symbol of Uttarakhand's cultural soul, collective consciousness, and a balanced way of life in harmony with nature.

He stated that Uttarayani, marking the sun's transition to th...