Shrot Mahotsav 2026
A festival of living traditions in Dehradun
Shrot Mahotsav brings Himalayan folk performers, master artisans, and oral tradition bearers together at Parade Ground, Dehradun, from 30 October to 3 November 2026. An open public gathering for live demonstrations and music.
Festival programme
Five days at Parade Ground
01
Day One: Opening
Festival opens at Parade Ground with the inaugural programme and first folk dance performances.
02
Day Two: Stage and Symposium
Daily stage schedules of folk dance and music, alongside symposium sessions on oral and traditional knowledge.
03
Day Three: Live Workshops
Artisans lead live demonstrations of weaving, woodcarving, pottery, and traditional cooking.
04
Day Four: Community Gathering
Open public gathering with performances, craft stalls, and conversations with performers and makers.
Artisans and performers
Makers leading live workshops
Master weavers, woodcarvers, potters, and culinary preservers share their crafts directly with visitors across the festival.
Master Weavers
Hand-loom traditions shown through live demonstrations of local textiles and patterns.
Woodcarvers
Traditional carving practised in front of visitors, with tools and finished pieces on display.
Potters and Culinary Preservers
Clay forming and traditional cooking demonstrations rooted in everyday Uttarakhand life.
Previous festival highlights
Moments from past Shrot Mahotsav
A selection of stage moments, artisan stalls, and community gatherings from earlier editions of the festival.
