Chief Minister Rabri Devi, the chief guest of the inaugural function, has reportedly refused to inaugurate the fair on the ground that the day falls on the eve of “Kartik Purnima” which is considered inauspicious in Hindu mythology with regard to beginning of any new work.

The Sonepur mela is held here on a sprawling 200 acres of land. The mela will continue for 25 days. As per the tradition, lakhs of people assemble at different ghats of Harihar Kshetra at Hajipur and Sonepur on the eve of “Kartik Purnima” and take holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, the Gandak and the Mehi rivers. The devotees offer “Gangajal” to the Hariharnath temple and this ritual marks the beginning of the Sonepur mela.

The Sonepur mela has a profound historic grandeur. According to the travelogue of a British administrative officer, W W Hynter, in 1919, the Sonepur mela used to be held in over 43 villages in the past.

According to sources, the mela venue in the past also used to serve as a prime place for freedom movement. In fact, the fair was for the first time held on the Hajipur side around the 16th century. Later, the mela was shifted to the Sonepur side at the initiative of the then British officials to suppress the freedom movement.

According to official sources, the Sonepur mela is losing its sheen gradually due to the apathetic attitude of the state government. The arrival of cattle, particularly elephants, is expected to be poor this year. The ban on sale of elephants has badly affected the fair.

Expressing anguish, a local said: “J ab Laluji MP hai tab bhi mela ka kuchh hua aur Rabri Devi bhi udghatan karne nahin aa rahi hai .”

“The state government has reduced the grandeur and image of the Sonepur mela to that of a nautanki mela ,” said former civil aviation minister and Chapra BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy while talking to ToI here on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the Vaishali district administration has made elaborate security arrangements at the Kaunhara ghat.

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Chief Minister Rabri Devi, the chief guest of the inaugural function, has reportedly refused to inaugurate the fair on the ground that the day falls on the eve of “Kartik Purnima” which is considered inauspicious in Hindu mythology with regard to beginning of any new work.

The Sonepur mela is held here on a sprawling 200 acres of land. The mela will continue for 25 days. As per the tradition, lakhs of people assemble at different ghats of Harihar Kshetra at Hajipur and Sonepur on the eve of “Kartik Purnima” and take holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, the Gandak and the Mehi rivers. The devotees offer “Gangajal” to the Hariharnath temple and this ritual marks the beginning of the Sonepur mela.

The Sonepur mela has a profound historic grandeur. According to the travelogue of a British administrative officer, W W Hynter, in 1919, the Sonepur mela used to be held in over 43 villages in the past.

According to sources, the mela venue in the past also used to serve as a prime place for freedom movement. In fact, the fair was for the first time held on the Hajipur side around the 16th century. Later, the mela was shifted to the Sonepur side at the initiative of the then British officials to suppress the freedom movement.

According to official sources, the Sonepur mela is losing its sheen gradually due to the apathetic attitude of the state government. The arrival of cattle, particularly elephants, is expected to be poor this year. The ban on sale of elephants has badly affected the fair.

Expressing anguish, a local said: “J ab Laluji MP hai tab bhi mela ka kuchh hua aur Rabri Devi bhi udghatan karne nahin aa rahi hai .”

“The state government has reduced the grandeur and image of the Sonepur mela to that of a nautanki mela ,” said former civil aviation minister and Chapra BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy while talking to ToI here on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the Vaishali district administration has made elaborate security arrangements at the Kaunhara ghat.

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Festivals of almost all the religions are celebrated in U.P. The composite culture of the State is famous all over India. Various communities celebrate as many as 40 festivals with gaity and complete communal harmony. Sheetla Ashtami, Raksha Bandhan, Vaishakhi Purnima, Ganga Dashahara, Naag Panchami, Krishna Janmashtami, Ram Navami, Ganesha Chaturthi, Vijaya Dashmi, Deepawali, Kartik Purnima, Makar Sankranti, Vasant Panchami, Shivaratri and Holi are the main festivals of the Hindus. I’d, Moharram, Bakr-I’d, Barawafat and Shab-e-Barat are the major Muslim festivals. New Years Day, Good-Friday, Easter and Christmas are the prominent festivals of the Christians. Buddha Purnima for Buddhists, Mahavir Jayanti for Jains, the birthday of Guru Nanak, Martyr’s day of Guru Teg Bahadur and Vaishakhi are the famous festivals of the people of Sikh faith.         About 2,250 fairs are held every year in Uttar Pradesh. The largest number of fairs are held in Mathura (86), followed by Kanpur and Hamirpur (79), Jhansi (78), Agra (72), and Fatehpur (70).  .     Kumbh Mela - At Haridwar     .     India has been attracting the whole world with her rich cultural heritages and spirituality. The renowned Kumbh Mela is a unique blend of all these. Haridwar Kumbh has its importance as the last Kumbh of this century. “The Kumbh and the Ardh Kumbh” fairs are held periodically, every twelve and six years in Haridwar where a large number of pilgrims and devotees get together to,commemorate the churning of the ocean by the Devas (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) to obtain nector (Amrit).when the coveted Kumbh (jar) of nector was obtained one of the Devas stopped at four places viz. Haridwar, Prayag, Nasik and Ujjain before he finally arrived safely at heaven. A few drops of this nector is supposed to have spilled in the water in these four places. Sages, saints and pilgrims started periodically to flock to these Tirths to celebrate this divine event by taking dips in the holy rivers. It is an unique event that blends religious and social features of Indian society.           Back

Source: http://upgov.nic.in/upinfo/fandf.html

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The agency is covering more than 300 fairs, festivals and melas in rural areas. Renown Advertising currently operating in the following states of eastern India:

1) BIHAR : Operating from major towns i.e. PATNA, GAYA, MUZAFFARPUR and BHAGALPUR

2) JHARKHAND : Operating from major towns i.e. RANCHI, JAMSHEDPUR, DEOGHAR and DHANBAD.

3) UTTAR PRADESH : Operating from major towns i.e. KANPUR, LUCKNOW, VARANASI and GORAKHPUR

All types of BELOW THE LINE (BTL) advertising actvities like CANOPY (STALL ACTIVITY), VAN ACTIVITY, MELA STALLS, BAMBOO MAN, etc. done in a rural fairs, festivals and Melas.

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Information regarding Sonepur Mela:

Mela Starting date: 13 Nov. 2008

Finishing date: 07 Dec. 2008

Mela for: Cattle Sale (all type of cattle)

Mela nearest town: Hajipur (about 5 KM)

Mela nearest metro city: Patna (about 25 KM)

Best Lodging: At Patna Town (all category hotels are available)

Best Hotel to Stay: Hotel Maurya Patna ; Hotel Chanakya, Hotel Patliputra Ashok

How to reach: From Coimbator to Patna (via Kolkata or Mumbai or Delhi) by train or Air ; Patna to Mela Area by road

Whom to contact: Bihar State Tourism Department.

GETTING THERE

Sonepur is 25 kilometres from Patna which is well connected by air, rail and road.

ACCOMMODATION

From a week before the fair the State Tourism Department offers Swiss cottage tents with attached baths. At Patna there is a wide choice of hotels.

INFORMATION

Government of India tourist Office Paryatan Bhawan, Bir Chand Patel Marg, Patna Bihar Tourist Information centre Frazer Road, Patna.

We welcome you in Bihar. You can call us any time for any assistance.

 
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The rugged and snowy terrain of Auli is so challenging that it used to be a training ground for India’s Paramilitary Forces in the 70’s. Realizing the potential of Auli as a ski-resort, the Government of Uttar Pradesh had it surveyed by French and Australian experts who favorable compared the slopes of Auli to the best in the world. Auli is today a promising ski-spot and an ideal winter resort.

Apart from Skiing Festivals being held here since 1986, National Championships under the aegis of Winder Games Federation of India have been held at Auli with technical and other backup assistance provided by various government and adventure related agencies. Winter Games Federation of India have been providing technical and backup support.

Ram Lila  – Ayodhaya

Ram Lila, the enactment of the story of Lord Rama is believed to have been started by great Saint Tulsidas. The Ramcharitmanas, written by him till today forms the basis of Ram Lila performances. In some places, Rama Lila is associated with Vijayadashmi celebrations in late September and early October and also with Rama Navami, the birthday of Lord Rama.

Ram lila, basically an enactment of a myth, is presented as a cycle-play with the story varying from 7 to 31 days. The Rama Lila performance evokes a festive atmosphere and enables observance of religious rites. It is also rich in performance of crafts such as costume jewelry, masks, headgear, make-up and decoration.

The four main Ram Lila styles are the pantomimic style with a predominance of jhankis – tableaux pageants; the dialogue – based style with multi-local staging; the operative style which draws its musical elements from the folk operas of the region and the stage – Ram Lila of the professional troupes called `mandalis’.

Ayodhya is popular for mandali Ram Lila. The performance is dialogue – based and presented on a platform stage. High standard of performance is complemented by songs and kathak dances and eye-catching décor.

Ram Navami – Ayodhaya

Ayodhya, the holy city of the sacred pilgrim center of Hindus plays host to the Ram Navmi Festival in the month of April. Thousands of worshippers gather to venerate the Lord at Kanak Bhawan.

Sravan Jhula Mela – Ayodhaya

This mela celebrates the playful spirit of the deities. On the third day of the second half of Shravan, images of the deities (specially of Rama, Lakshman and Sita) are placed in swings in the temples. They are also taken to Mani Parvat, where the idols are made to swing from the branches of the trees. Later the deities are brought back to temples. The mela lasts till the end of the month of Shravan.

Parikramas – Ayodhaya

Ayodhya is perhaps the most noted place in the northern India where parikramas are undertaken by Hindu Pilgrims. These are circumambulations of important religious places and are of varying duration, shortest being the `Antargrahi Parikrama’ which has to be completed within a day. After taking a dip in the Saryu, the devotee commences the parikarma from the Nageshwarnath temple and passes through Rama Ghat, Sita Kund, Manipuravata and Brahma Kund, finally terminating at Kanak Bhawan. Then there is the `Panchkoshi Parikrama’ circuit of 10 miles, which touches Chakratirtha, Nayaghat, Ramghat, Saryubagh, Holkar-ka-pura, Dashrathkund, Jogiana, Ranopali, Jalpa Nala and Mahtabagh. On the way the people pay homage to deities in the shrines which are situated on the route.

The `Chaturdashkoshi Parikrama’ constitutes a circular journey of 28 miles made once a year on the occasion of Akshainaumi, which is completed within 24 hours 

Braj Bhumi

The little town comes alive with colourful festivals throughout the year. The Rang Gulal Mahotsav, held annually, celebrates Holi in an exuberant fashion. During the festival of colour which heralds the onset of spring. Several classical and folk artistes render enthralling performances.

Janmashtami, the birthday of Shri Krishna is celebrated with great pomp and splendor throughout Braj. The Raaslila is enacted recreating the many legends of Shri Krishna’s life – his exploits and his amorous dalliances with the gopies. Ceremonies in the temples at midnight include the bathing of the image of infant Krishna which is then placed in a silver cradle. Songs of devotion are sung and toys offered for the amusement of the divine child. Thousands gather to offer their prayers and Mathura is astir with their devotion and celebrations.

The important fairs and festivals of the town include :

Braj Parikrama

The Rainy month of Bhadon, the month when the Lord Krishna was born, is a time of colourful celebrations. The famous Braj Parikrama – a pilgrimage of all the places in Braj that associated with Shri Krishna, is undertaken. Traditionally, the Chaurasi kos (84 KOs) pilgrimage of Braj Mandal, with its 12 vanas (forests). 24 upvanas (groves), sacred hill Govardhan, divine River Yamuna and numerous holy places along its banks, is undertaken annually by lakhs of devotees from all over the country.

The Yatra extends to Kotban to the north of Mathura, to Nandgaon, Barsana and the Govardhan Hill to the west and Southwest of the city and to the a banks of the Yamuna to the east, where the Baldeo Temple is located. Colourful melas and performances of the Raaslila (a depiction of the exploits of Shri Krishna) are distinctive to this festive period.

Gokul

The most celebrated of Shri Krishna’s abode, Gokul lies to the west of Sadabad, 1.6 km from Mahavan and 15 km southeast of Mathura, on the Mathura – Etah metalled road. It was here that Lord Krishna was brought up in secrecy by Yashoda, in the pastoral beauty of this village on the banks of the Yamuna.

Gokul attained importance during the time of Vallabhacharya (1479-1531) when it became a major center of the Bhakti cult. The three oldest temples in the place are those dedicated to Gokulnath, Madan Mohan and Vitthalnath, said to have been built around 1511. The other temples include those of Dwarika Nath and Balkrishna in the shrines which were built in the honour of Lord Mahadeo in 1602 by Raja Vijai Singh of Jodhpur.

The celebration of Janmashtami in August is unparalleled for its gaiety and melas are constant attraction here. Other festivities celebrated with traditional fervor include the Janmotsav in Bhadon, the Annakut festival and Trinavat Mela held on the fourth day of the dark half of Kartik month.

Important sites worth visiting in Gokul include the Gokulnath Temple, Raja Thakur Temple, Gopal Lalji Temple and the Morwala Temple.

Chitra Kut

 Ramayan Mela : Feb-March

Ramnavmi : March-April

‘Deepdan’ during Dipawali : Oct.-Nov.

Navaratri : March, Oct.

Vijayadashmi : Oct.

Shrawan Jhoola Mela : August

Amavasya Fair : Every month

Jhanda Fair

This fair marks the arrival of Guru Ram Rai, the Sikh Guru, at Dehradun. In the year 1699, Guru Ram Rai built a Gurudwara, Guru Ram Rai Darbar and hoisted his flag. Till this day a large fair is held here every year in the month of March/April on the sixth day after Holi and a flag (Jhanda) unfurled at Jhanda Chowk.

Tapkeshwar Fair

6 km from Dehradun is the famous Tapkeshwar Shiv Temple. Annually a fair is held here on Shivratri dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Lakhawar Fair

This fair held at Lakhawar village, during September-October, is very popular in the neighboring area of Chakrata, 78 km from Mussoorie. The fair reflects the customs and traditions of Garhwali tribes. Activities include cultural programs and sport competitions.

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Festivals of Bihar 2008

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