Harela is a Hindu festival celebrated in parts of northern India, especially Uttarakhand, to mark the arrival of the monsoon and the agricultural season. The festival is associated with greenery, renewal, farming, family blessings and care for nature. People may plant saplings, prepare seasonal foods and honour deities connected with prosperity and wellbeing.

Event Suggestions:
• Plant seeds or saplings as a Harela-inspired activity
• Explore Uttarakhand culture, monsoon traditions and agriculture
• Discuss how seasonal festivals encourage care for the environment