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flag Uttarakhand declared Igas, or Budhi Diwali, a public holiday to honor harvest, fertility, and cultural heritage.

flag Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami honored the traditional festival Igas, also known as Budhi Diwali, in a video message, emphasizing its role in celebrating harvest, fertility, and cultural identity. flag He called the festival a vital expression of Uttarakhand’s heritage, urging residents—especially the youth and diaspora—to reconnect with ancestral traditions. flag The state declared Igas a public holiday to encourage participation and cultural preservation. flag Dhami also extended greetings for Dev Uthani Ekadashi and Tulsi Vivah, wishing for peace, prosperity, and unity across the state. flag The festival is observed 11 days after Diwali and widely celebrated throughout Uttarakhand.

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