India is known for its colorful festivals. Fairs and Festivals in India are mostly related to the different seasons, sowings and harvesting or most depicting the victory of good over evil. Plan your journey to India during such celebrations and glimpse the colorful and happening fairs and festivals in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jhiri Mela, Jammu is an annual fair held in the name of Baba Jitu, a simple and honest farmer. The legend goes that he killed himself in lieu of the unjust demands of the local landlord and part with his crop. He killed himself in the village of Jhiri, 14 km from Jammu. Jhiri Mela, Jammu is celebrated once every year commemorating this incident
Features:
The features of the Jhiri Mela, Jammu include:
The followers of Baba Jitu congregate at Jhiri on the appointed day from every corner of North India.
They revere him for his compassion, courage and honesty.
Season:
Jhiri Mela, Jammu is celebrated during the month of Sept-Oct. it is the best time to visit the place when the people are in their festive mood. Tourists can witness the myriad color display during the Jhiri Mela, Jammu.
How to Reach Kashmir
By Air: Indian Airlines operate regular daily flights to Srinagar from Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu.
By Rail:The nearest railhead for Srinagar is Jammu Tawi (305 kms) where trains arrive from all the major cities.
It is best to visit Jammu and Kashmir during the Jhiri Mela, Jammu.
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