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Which of the following best captures the cultural and historical essence of Uttarakhand's Bissu Mela?

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A week-long Jaunsari tribal fair in Chakrata, thanking for harvest and honoring Santoora Devi, a Durga form.

Bissu Mela is a prominent Jaunsari tribal fair celebrated in the Chakrata region of Uttarakhand. It is a week-long festival that marks the harvest season (typically celebrated around Baisakhi). The fair honors Santoora Devi, a local form of Goddess Durga, and features traditional folk songs, dances, and rituals unique to the Jaunsari community. The celebration is a thanksgiving for a good harvest.

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