Jonbeel Mela in Guwahati is celebrated on the occasion of Agni Puja or the worship of fire. Jonbeel Mela takes place in a place called Jonbeel of Jagiroad. More than 32 kilometers from Guwahati in Assam, this fair and festival in Assam commemorates the spirit of harmony and brotherhood.

Tourists and common folks from across the state flock to witness this festival which is held in winter annually. You will find that tribes and clans like Tiwa, Karbi, Khasi, and Jaintia of the Northeastern hilly region, gather with indigenous items just a few days before the fair. A market is held during the fair and these tribals enthusiastically swap their products with local people. This is the famous barter system which aboriginal people followed in the earlier ages. Many tourists gather here o witness this almost obsolete system of marketing.

Features of Jonbeel Mela in Guwahati

• The worship of Fire or Agni Puja is held before the fair starts in order to ask for well-being of mankind.
• Interestingly enough, Govaraja or the King of the Tiwa Tribes along with his subjects come to this fair in order to accumulate taxes
• Traditional tribal dance and songs are performed during the fair to celebrate the spirit of harmony and merriment.

Season to visit Jonbeel Mela in Guwahati

Jonbeel Mela in Guwahati is organized in winter

How to Reach Guwahati

• You can reach Guwahati by flights from Delhi and Kolkata directly.
• You can also avail of train service and reach Guwahati from Delhi. You can also reach the capital from Kolkata in a number of trains

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