Fairs of Jalandhar, Punjab, are known for their huge celebrations attracting people from distant regions irrespective of religion and caste. The cultural vibrancy of the city beautifully finds expressions through these fairs. Gangeshwar Temple located in Diu is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is worshipped by thousands of devotes from different places. Sair-E-Gul Faroshan was started by Emperor Muhammad Shah Rangila in Delhi. Chandrabhaga Mela is also called as Magha Saptami. Chandrabhaga Fair is held in Odisha every year. One of the second largest cattle fair of India, the Nagaur Fair of Rajasthan is a major event is held in the fortress city of Jodhpur. International Kolkata Book Fair, previously famed as Calcutta Book Fair is an annual fair exhibiting and selling books in Kolkata. It has not only the regional or national platform, it also has the wide spectrum of cultivating international literature. Tarnetar fair organized in Gujarat is a major tourist attraction that is celebrated in honour of the marriage of Draupadi with Arjuna in Mahabharata. Joranda Mela also known as Mahima Mela is celebrated in Orissa. The fair is organised annually on the full moon day of Hindu calendar month Magha. Bhavnath Mahadev Mela celebrated in Junagarh city of Gujarat is observed on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. Dhrang fair is celebrated in Kutchh of Gujarat in honour of Saint Mekaran Dada who resided in a nearby village and preached the people. Gangasagar Mela is a famous pilgrim destination among people. It is located south of Kolkata, and it is second largest fair after Kumbha Mela. Lili Parikrama fair of Gujarat has been organized since the last 150 years and involves the circumambulation of Mount Girnar which is believed to be the sacred abode of 33 crore Gods. Sheorinarayan Fair is a popular festival of Chhattisgarh that is celebrated annually in honour of the Sheetla Mata fair is held in the Rajasthan state of India. The fair is devoted to the Hindu deity, Sheetla Mata who is worshipped as the goddess of epidemics. Fairs of Nainital district, Uttarakhand, play an important role in preserving the cultural heritage of the country. The celebrations also impart fun and frolic among the people and attract numerous tourists to have a glimpse of the vibrant culture of the district. Pushkar Mela is celebrated on Kartika Purnima during October- November for twelve days to commemorate Lord Brahma. Poush mela takes place in Shantiniketan in Birbhum District, and is a key attraction among the tourist. The vibrant fairs of Gujarat attract millions of visitors and tourists from across the globe. Many religious fairs are held in Kangra every year that are visited by many tourists coming from different places. Many of these fairs have legends associated to it. Mahavirji Fair in Rajasthan during March-April in Chandangaon, Ranthambore is a famous religious festival. Chintpurni fair is celebrated in the Una district of Himachal Pradesh. The fair lasts for 9 days and has the highest attendance on the 8th day of celebrations. |