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Bahu Mela - April
/October
This is one of the most
popular Fairs in the state and is held twice in the year, i.e. first in
the months of March-April and then in September-October. The fair is
held in the Kali temple in Jammu and is attended by people from all over
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Baisakhi - March
Baisakhi is also known as the harvest festival and
is considered auspicious especially for marriages. Rivers, canals and
ponds are thronged by devotees who unfailingly take a ritual dip every
year. Many people go to the Nagbani Temple to witness a grand new year
celebration. |
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Chaitre Chaudash - April
Chaitre
chaudash is celebrated at Uttar Behni about 25 kms. from Jammu. Uttar
Behni gets its name from the fact that the Devak River (also known as
Gupta Ganga locally) flows here in the northerly direction. |
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Food and Craft Mela
This Mela is organised by
J&K Tourism during Baisakhi every year. Held at the picturesque Mansar
Lake-62 kms. from Jammu, it is a three day celebration of the local
crafts and cuisine, where people from adjoining states also take part.
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Hemis -June
The Hemis festival is a
religious fair that is held at the Hemis Gompa located in Ladakh. This
festival began 12 years back and is marked by masked dances and other
festivities.
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Jhiri Mela - October
The Jhiri mela is held
annually in the memory of a poor farmer who according to popular belief
committed suicide to protest against the unfair demands of his landlord.
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Ladakh Festival -
August
Held by the branch of
Tourism, the Ladakh festival showcases the rich culture of Ladakh. The
festival is marked by dance performances, music shows and much more.
Ladakh is a little known place, and the Ladakh Festivals give outsiders
a chance to recognize the culture of this modern day Shangri La. |
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Lohri - January
This festival is
also known as Makar Sankranti. It heralds the onset of spring.
The whole of Jammu region wears a festive look on this day.
Thousands take a dip in the holy rivers. 'Havan Yagnas' light
up nearly every house and temple in Jammu. |
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Losar - January
Losar marks the onset of the Ladakhi New Year.
The festival is noticeable by buying new clothes and jewelry, and
holding big feasts. Celebrated by the Buddhists of Leh, it is not
uncommon to see their Hindu and Muslim neighbors join the celebrations
as well. |
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Purmandal Mela - February
The Purmandal
mela is held at Purmandal that is located at a distance of
39 kilometers from Jammu. This fair has a special significance
as it is celebrated on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.
This festival marks the wedding celebrations of Lord Shiva
with the Goddess Parvati. |
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Shivratri -February
Celebrated with gaiety and
fervor, the Shivratri festival of the Jammu Valley celebrates the union
of the "jiva" (mortal) with Lord Shiva, the eternal. Dedicated to the
Lord Shiva, the Shivratri is one of the biggest of the Kashmir fairs and
festivals |
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Sindhu Darshan Festival (Ladakh)
Kashmir Hub offers you tours and travel
packages to trip one of the most multicolored and attractive
festivals of the Ladakh region in Kashmir, which is the Sindhu Darshan Festival.
This festival is celebrated near Leh, the capital of Ladakh.
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Id -ul-Zuha - July
Celebrated in July, this
festival commemorates the trust of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham to
Christians), who decided to sacrifice his son to God. On this day, lambs
and sheep are slaughtered to reenact the Prophet's act of faith |
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