India, Dec. 23 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the 15th edition of the Uttarakhand Mahakauthig in Noida (Gautam Buddh Nagar), organised by the Parvatiya Sanskritik Sanstha. The event drew participation from migrant Uttarakhandis living in the National Capital Region, along with artists, youth groups and women's collectives.

Addressing attendees, Dhami said such gatherings serve as a platform for presenting Uttarakhand's folk traditions and for bringing together members of the Uttarakhand community from different regions. He said the Mahakauthig, held annually for the past 15 years, has expanded its focus beyond performances to include displays of traditional attire, handicrafts and hill products, as well as sta...