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FAIRS AND FESTIVALS OF
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
CHAPTER 25
Jammu and Kashmir is a state of colourful fairs and festivals
which are celebrated throughout the year. All the regions of
Jammu and Kashmir have distinct cultural heritage which is
reflected in the several fairs and festivals of the state. The
people of the state celebrate these fairs and festivals with joy
and enthusiasm.
Fairs of Jammu and Kashmir
FairsofJammuandKashmirgiveaglimpseofthetrueIndiancultureandtraditions.
ThestateorganisesanumberoffairsthusbringingoutthetrueheritagethatIndia
beholds.
Thefairsarejustamediumtobringpeopletogetherandalsopromotethetourism
ofthestate.Everyyearlotsofpeoplevisitthestatetoenjoyavarietyoffairs.Some of
the popular fairs that are organised by the Jammu and Kashmir are as follows:
Puramandal Fair
ItisareligiousfairwhichisheldatPuramandalvillagelocatedinSambadistrictof
Jammuregion.ItisheldontheoccasionofShivratriinthemonthofFebruaryor
March.ItisathreedayfairwhichiscelebratedforthemarriageofLordShivawith
GoddessParvati.
Duringthisfairpeopleweartheirbestattireandvisitthetemples.Duringthistime,
theshrineofPeerKhoh,theRanbireshwartempleandPanjbakhtartemplegetspecial
attentionbythedevoteesofLordShivaandGoddessParvati.
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FAIRS AND FESTIVALS OF
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
CHAPTER 25
Jammu and Kashmir is a state of colourful fairs and festivals
which are celebrated throughout the year. All the regions of
Jammu and Kashmir have distinct cultural heritage which is
reflected in the several fairs and festivals of the state. The
people of the state celebrate these fairs and festivals with joy
and enthusiasm.
Fairs of Jammu and Kashmir
FairsofJammuandKashmirgiveaglimpseofthetrueIndiancultureandtraditions.
ThestateorganisesanumberoffairsthusbringingoutthetrueheritagethatIndia
beholds.
Thefairsarejustamediumtobringpeopletogetherandalsopromotethetourism
ofthestate.Everyyearlotsofpeoplevisitthestatetoenjoyavarietyoffairs.Some of
the popular fairs that are organised by the Jammu and Kashmir are as follows:
Puramandal Fair
ItisareligiousfairwhichisheldatPuramandalvillagelocatedinSambadistrictof
Jammuregion.ItisheldontheoccasionofShivratriinthemonthofFebruaryor
March.ItisathreedayfairwhichiscelebratedforthemarriageofLordShivawith
GoddessParvati.
Duringthisfairpeopleweartheirbestattireandvisitthetemples.Duringthistime,
theshrineofPeerKhoh,theRanbireshwartempleandPanjbakhtartemplegetspecial
attentionbythedevoteesofLordShivaandGoddessParvati.
Bahu Fair
ItisoneofthebiggestHindufairswhichisheldatKalitempleinBahuFortof
Jammuregion.Itiscelebratedtwiceayear,onceinMarchorAprilandsecondin
SeptemberorOctober.
Mansar Food and Craft Fair
ItisafoodandcraftfairwhichisorganisedbyJammuandKashmirTraveland
TourismsDepartmentatMansarLake,62kmfromJammu.Itisathreedayfair
whichisheldonthemonthofBaisakh(April).Itisorganised topromotetheIndian
handicraftsandcuisine.Alargenumberofpeoplefromallovertheworldcometo
seethisfair.
Jhiri Fair
ItisanannualfairwhichisheldinJhirivillageinJammuregionduringthemonth
ofOctober-November.Itsymbolisescourage,honesty,compassionandrejuvenates
themoodofthepeople.
ThisfairisdedicatedtoBabaJitu,alocalfarmerofJhirivillage,whocommitted
suicideduetounfairnessdonebythe zamindar.PeopleofJhiribegantoworship
BabuJitubecauseofhishonestyandself-respect.Soeveryyear,thepeopleofJhiri
celebratedtheJhiriMelainJhiritemple.
Festivals of Jammu and Kashmir
TheJammuandKashmirfestivalssuccessfullysatisfiesthe diversityofmanyIndian
cultures.Tothevisitorsthesefestivalsreflectthetruereligiousbeautyofthisstate.
Thefestivalsorganisedinthestatebringoutthecolourful natureofthediverse
culturesthatresidehere.
Italsosignifiesthepeaceandharmonybetweenthecommunitieswhooccupythe
stateofJammuandKashmir.Everyfestivaliscelebratedwithequalzealbypeopleof
allreligions.Some of the popular festivals that are celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir are
as follows:
Lohri Festival
ItisaharvestfestivalwhichiscelebratedinJammuregion.Itiscelebratedon13th
January,onedaybeforeMakarSankrantitocommemoratetheharvestofwinter
crops(Rabi)andtowelcomethespringseason.
ItisthefestivalwhichisdevotedtofireandtheSunGod.Onthisoccasion,almost
ineverytemple Yagnasand HavansareperformedinJammuregion.Onthisday,
bonfiresarelitandpeopledanceandsingaroundit.
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FAIRS AND FESTIVALS OF
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
CHAPTER 25
Jammu and Kashmir is a state of colourful fairs and festivals
which are celebrated throughout the year. All the regions of
Jammu and Kashmir have distinct cultural heritage which is
reflected in the several fairs and festivals of the state. The
people of the state celebrate these fairs and festivals with joy
and enthusiasm.
Fairs of Jammu and Kashmir
FairsofJammuandKashmirgiveaglimpseofthetrueIndiancultureandtraditions.
ThestateorganisesanumberoffairsthusbringingoutthetrueheritagethatIndia
beholds.
Thefairsarejustamediumtobringpeopletogetherandalsopromotethetourism
ofthestate.Everyyearlotsofpeoplevisitthestatetoenjoyavarietyoffairs.Some of
the popular fairs that are organised by the Jammu and Kashmir are as follows:
Puramandal Fair
ItisareligiousfairwhichisheldatPuramandalvillagelocatedinSambadistrictof
Jammuregion.ItisheldontheoccasionofShivratriinthemonthofFebruaryor
March.ItisathreedayfairwhichiscelebratedforthemarriageofLordShivawith
GoddessParvati.
Duringthisfairpeopleweartheirbestattireandvisitthetemples.Duringthistime,
theshrineofPeerKhoh,theRanbireshwartempleandPanjbakhtartemplegetspecial
attentionbythedevoteesofLordShivaandGoddessParvati.
Bahu Fair
ItisoneofthebiggestHindufairswhichisheldatKalitempleinBahuFortof
Jammuregion.Itiscelebratedtwiceayear,onceinMarchorAprilandsecondin
SeptemberorOctober.
Mansar Food and Craft Fair
ItisafoodandcraftfairwhichisorganisedbyJammuandKashmirTraveland
TourismsDepartmentatMansarLake,62kmfromJammu.Itisathreedayfair
whichisheldonthemonthofBaisakh(April).Itisorganised topromotetheIndian
handicraftsandcuisine.Alargenumberofpeoplefromallovertheworldcometo
seethisfair.
Jhiri Fair
ItisanannualfairwhichisheldinJhirivillageinJammuregionduringthemonth
ofOctober-November.Itsymbolisescourage,honesty,compassionandrejuvenates
themoodofthepeople.
ThisfairisdedicatedtoBabaJitu,alocalfarmerofJhirivillage,whocommitted
suicideduetounfairnessdonebythe zamindar.PeopleofJhiribegantoworship
BabuJitubecauseofhishonestyandself-respect.Soeveryyear,thepeopleofJhiri
celebratedtheJhiriMelainJhiritemple.
Festivals of Jammu and Kashmir
TheJammuandKashmirfestivalssuccessfullysatisfiesthe diversityofmanyIndian
cultures.Tothevisitorsthesefestivalsreflectthetruereligiousbeautyofthisstate.
Thefestivalsorganisedinthestatebringoutthecolourful natureofthediverse
culturesthatresidehere.
Italsosignifiesthepeaceandharmonybetweenthecommunitieswhooccupythe
stateofJammuandKashmir.Everyfestivaliscelebratedwithequalzealbypeopleof
allreligions.Some of the popular festivals that are celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir are
as follows:
Lohri Festival
ItisaharvestfestivalwhichiscelebratedinJammuregion.Itiscelebratedon13th
January,onedaybeforeMakarSankrantitocommemoratetheharvestofwinter
crops(Rabi)andtowelcomethespringseason.
ItisthefestivalwhichisdevotedtofireandtheSunGod.Onthisoccasion,almost
ineverytemple Yagnasand HavansareperformedinJammuregion.Onthisday,
bonfiresarelitandpeopledanceandsingaroundit.
TheboysperformChajjadancealongwiththeirChajjas,whicharepreparedby
bambooandcolouredpapersbythem.
Dosmoche Festival
ItisareligiousfestivalofLadakhwhichiscelebratedinLehandintheLikir(Indus
river)andDiskit(Nubravalley)monasteries.Itisatwoday festivalwhichisheldon
the28thand29thdayofthe12thTibetanmonthwhichfallsinFebruary.
ItisoneofthetwoNewYearfestivals(theotheroneisLosarfestival).Itisfestival
ofscapegoatwhichiscelebratedinLehpalace.ItwasstartedbytherulersofLadakh
onthepatternofMonlammeans‘greatprayer’ceremonyofLhasa.Manyfolkdances
alongwithChhamareperformedonthisoccasion.Toperformmaskdances,Lamas
arecalledfromdifferentmonasteriesfromacrossLadakh.
Stok Guru Tsechu Festival
ItisareligiousfestivalofBuddhistswhichiscelebratedinStokvillage,Southof
LehdistrictinLadakhregion.Itisheldon9thand10thdayof thefirstmonthof
TibetancalenderwhichfallsinFebruaryorMarch.Itisatwo dayfestivalwhichis
alsojoinedbymonksoftheSpitakmonastery.Itiscelebratedinthesamemanneras
theMathoNagrangfestival.
Matho Nagrang Festival
ItisareligiousfestivalwhichiscelebratedinLadakhregion.Itisheldonthe15th
dayofthefirstmonthoftheTibetancalenderwhichfallsinFebruaryorMarch.Itis
atwodayfestivalwhichisheldatMathoMonastery(Leh)whichistheonly
WOMENOFJAMMUANDKASHMIRCELEBRATINGLOHRIFESTIVAL
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FAIRS AND FESTIVALS OF
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
CHAPTER 25
Jammu and Kashmir is a state of colourful fairs and festivals
which are celebrated throughout the year. All the regions of
Jammu and Kashmir have distinct cultural heritage which is
reflected in the several fairs and festivals of the state. The
people of the state celebrate these fairs and festivals with joy
and enthusiasm.
Fairs of Jammu and Kashmir
FairsofJammuandKashmirgiveaglimpseofthetrueIndiancultureandtraditions.
ThestateorganisesanumberoffairsthusbringingoutthetrueheritagethatIndia
beholds.
Thefairsarejustamediumtobringpeopletogetherandalsopromotethetourism
ofthestate.Everyyearlotsofpeoplevisitthestatetoenjoyavarietyoffairs.Some of
the popular fairs that are organised by the Jammu and Kashmir are as follows:
Puramandal Fair
ItisareligiousfairwhichisheldatPuramandalvillagelocatedinSambadistrictof
Jammuregion.ItisheldontheoccasionofShivratriinthemonthofFebruaryor
March.ItisathreedayfairwhichiscelebratedforthemarriageofLordShivawith
GoddessParvati.
Duringthisfairpeopleweartheirbestattireandvisitthetemples.Duringthistime,
theshrineofPeerKhoh,theRanbireshwartempleandPanjbakhtartemplegetspecial
attentionbythedevoteesofLordShivaandGoddessParvati.
Bahu Fair
ItisoneofthebiggestHindufairswhichisheldatKalitempleinBahuFortof
Jammuregion.Itiscelebratedtwiceayear,onceinMarchorAprilandsecondin
SeptemberorOctober.
Mansar Food and Craft Fair
ItisafoodandcraftfairwhichisorganisedbyJammuandKashmirTraveland
TourismsDepartmentatMansarLake,62kmfromJammu.Itisathreedayfair
whichisheldonthemonthofBaisakh(April).Itisorganised topromotetheIndian
handicraftsandcuisine.Alargenumberofpeoplefromallovertheworldcometo
seethisfair.
Jhiri Fair
ItisanannualfairwhichisheldinJhirivillageinJammuregionduringthemonth
ofOctober-November.Itsymbolisescourage,honesty,compassionandrejuvenates
themoodofthepeople.
ThisfairisdedicatedtoBabaJitu,alocalfarmerofJhirivillage,whocommitted
suicideduetounfairnessdonebythe zamindar.PeopleofJhiribegantoworship
BabuJitubecauseofhishonestyandself-respect.Soeveryyear,thepeopleofJhiri
celebratedtheJhiriMelainJhiritemple.
Festivals of Jammu and Kashmir
TheJammuandKashmirfestivalssuccessfullysatisfiesthe diversityofmanyIndian
cultures.Tothevisitorsthesefestivalsreflectthetruereligiousbeautyofthisstate.
Thefestivalsorganisedinthestatebringoutthecolourful natureofthediverse
culturesthatresidehere.
Italsosignifiesthepeaceandharmonybetweenthecommunitieswhooccupythe
stateofJammuandKashmir.Everyfestivaliscelebratedwithequalzealbypeopleof
allreligions.Some of the popular festivals that are celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir are
as follows:
Lohri Festival
ItisaharvestfestivalwhichiscelebratedinJammuregion.Itiscelebratedon13th
January,onedaybeforeMakarSankrantitocommemoratetheharvestofwinter
crops(Rabi)andtowelcomethespringseason.
ItisthefestivalwhichisdevotedtofireandtheSunGod.Onthisoccasion,almost
ineverytemple Yagnasand HavansareperformedinJammuregion.Onthisday,
bonfiresarelitandpeopledanceandsingaroundit.
TheboysperformChajjadancealongwiththeirChajjas,whicharepreparedby
bambooandcolouredpapersbythem.
Dosmoche Festival
ItisareligiousfestivalofLadakhwhichiscelebratedinLehandintheLikir(Indus
river)andDiskit(Nubravalley)monasteries.Itisatwoday festivalwhichisheldon
the28thand29thdayofthe12thTibetanmonthwhichfallsinFebruary.
ItisoneofthetwoNewYearfestivals(theotheroneisLosarfestival).Itisfestival
ofscapegoatwhichiscelebratedinLehpalace.ItwasstartedbytherulersofLadakh
onthepatternofMonlammeans‘greatprayer’ceremonyofLhasa.Manyfolkdances
alongwithChhamareperformedonthisoccasion.Toperformmaskdances,Lamas
arecalledfromdifferentmonasteriesfromacrossLadakh.
Stok Guru Tsechu Festival
ItisareligiousfestivalofBuddhistswhichiscelebratedinStokvillage,Southof
LehdistrictinLadakhregion.Itisheldon9thand10thdayof thefirstmonthof
TibetancalenderwhichfallsinFebruaryorMarch.Itisatwo dayfestivalwhichis
alsojoinedbymonksoftheSpitakmonastery.Itiscelebratedinthesamemanneras
theMathoNagrangfestival.
Matho Nagrang Festival
ItisareligiousfestivalwhichiscelebratedinLadakhregion.Itisheldonthe15th
dayofthefirstmonthoftheTibetancalenderwhichfallsinFebruaryorMarch.Itis
atwodayfestivalwhichisheldatMathoMonastery(Leh)whichistheonly
WOMENOFJAMMUANDKASHMIRCELEBRATINGLOHRIFESTIVAL
monasterybelongingtotheSakyaSchoolofTibetanBuddhism.Onthisoccasion
monkswearcolourfulsilkrobesandmasksofmanyGodsandGoddessesand
performmaskdances.
Tihar Festival
ItisareligiousfestivalwhichiscelebratedinBhaderwah(Dodadistrict)and
KishtwardistrictofJammuregion.Itisheldinthemonthsof Chaitra
(March-April).Onthisfestival,peopleworshipNagas(SerpentGods)andofferrice
andflowerstothem.Onthenextday,theycleanwatersprings andtanks.Women
batheinriversandobserveaday’sfast.
Holi
ItiscelebratedinthemonthofMarch-April.HolicelebrationinJammuand
KashmiriscarriedoutinthetraditionalwayofburningorHolikaDahanonthe
firstdayandsplashingofcolours,waterandlotmoreonthesecondday.Abushof
dryleavesandwoodsissetonfireonthefirstdayofHoliduringtheeveninghours.
Peopleputdrycoloursoneachother’sfaceaftertheritualofburningHolikatowish
HappyHoliandgreetbyhuggingeachother.Thetraditionofhuggingwhile
wishingissymbolicofanimportantmessageofHoli.Thisembracementistoensure
thateveryoneforgetsallthedisputesandforgivesothershappilyduringthis
auspiciousdaybyendingthefightswithawarmhug.Peoplealsodanceandorganise
eventstocelebratetheday.Thereisengagementofbothlocalitiesandtouristson
HolicelebrationinJammuandKashmir.
MASKDANCEPERFORMEDBYAMONKDURINGMATHONAGRANGFESTIVAL
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FAIRS AND FESTIVALS OF
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
CHAPTER 25
Jammu and Kashmir is a state of colourful fairs and festivals
which are celebrated throughout the year. All the regions of
Jammu and Kashmir have distinct cultural heritage which is
reflected in the several fairs and festivals of the state. The
people of the state celebrate these fairs and festivals with joy
and enthusiasm.
Fairs of Jammu and Kashmir
FairsofJammuandKashmirgiveaglimpseofthetrueIndiancultureandtraditions.
ThestateorganisesanumberoffairsthusbringingoutthetrueheritagethatIndia
beholds.
Thefairsarejustamediumtobringpeopletogetherandalsopromotethetourism
ofthestate.Everyyearlotsofpeoplevisitthestatetoenjoyavarietyoffairs.Some of
the popular fairs that are organised by the Jammu and Kashmir are as follows:
Puramandal Fair
ItisareligiousfairwhichisheldatPuramandalvillagelocatedinSambadistrictof
Jammuregion.ItisheldontheoccasionofShivratriinthemonthofFebruaryor
March.ItisathreedayfairwhichiscelebratedforthemarriageofLordShivawith
GoddessParvati.
Duringthisfairpeopleweartheirbestattireandvisitthetemples.Duringthistime,
theshrineofPeerKhoh,theRanbireshwartempleandPanjbakhtartemplegetspecial
attentionbythedevoteesofLordShivaandGoddessParvati.
Bahu Fair
ItisoneofthebiggestHindufairswhichisheldatKalitempleinBahuFortof
Jammuregion.Itiscelebratedtwiceayear,onceinMarchorAprilandsecondin
SeptemberorOctober.
Mansar Food and Craft Fair
ItisafoodandcraftfairwhichisorganisedbyJammuandKashmirTraveland
TourismsDepartmentatMansarLake,62kmfromJammu.Itisathreedayfair
whichisheldonthemonthofBaisakh(April).Itisorganised topromotetheIndian
handicraftsandcuisine.Alargenumberofpeoplefromallovertheworldcometo
seethisfair.
Jhiri Fair
ItisanannualfairwhichisheldinJhirivillageinJammuregionduringthemonth
ofOctober-November.Itsymbolisescourage,honesty,compassionandrejuvenates
themoodofthepeople.
ThisfairisdedicatedtoBabaJitu,alocalfarmerofJhirivillage,whocommitted
suicideduetounfairnessdonebythe zamindar.PeopleofJhiribegantoworship
BabuJitubecauseofhishonestyandself-respect.Soeveryyear,thepeopleofJhiri
celebratedtheJhiriMelainJhiritemple.
Festivals of Jammu and Kashmir
TheJammuandKashmirfestivalssuccessfullysatisfiesthe diversityofmanyIndian
cultures.Tothevisitorsthesefestivalsreflectthetruereligiousbeautyofthisstate.
Thefestivalsorganisedinthestatebringoutthecolourful natureofthediverse
culturesthatresidehere.
Italsosignifiesthepeaceandharmonybetweenthecommunitieswhooccupythe
stateofJammuandKashmir.Everyfestivaliscelebratedwithequalzealbypeopleof
allreligions.Some of the popular festivals that are celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir are
as follows:
Lohri Festival
ItisaharvestfestivalwhichiscelebratedinJammuregion.Itiscelebratedon13th
January,onedaybeforeMakarSankrantitocommemoratetheharvestofwinter
crops(Rabi)andtowelcomethespringseason.
ItisthefestivalwhichisdevotedtofireandtheSunGod.Onthisoccasion,almost
ineverytemple Yagnasand HavansareperformedinJammuregion.Onthisday,
bonfiresarelitandpeopledanceandsingaroundit.
TheboysperformChajjadancealongwiththeirChajjas,whicharepreparedby
bambooandcolouredpapersbythem.
Dosmoche Festival
ItisareligiousfestivalofLadakhwhichiscelebratedinLehandintheLikir(Indus
river)andDiskit(Nubravalley)monasteries.Itisatwoday festivalwhichisheldon
the28thand29thdayofthe12thTibetanmonthwhichfallsinFebruary.
ItisoneofthetwoNewYearfestivals(theotheroneisLosarfestival).Itisfestival
ofscapegoatwhichiscelebratedinLehpalace.ItwasstartedbytherulersofLadakh
onthepatternofMonlammeans‘greatprayer’ceremonyofLhasa.Manyfolkdances
alongwithChhamareperformedonthisoccasion.Toperformmaskdances,Lamas
arecalledfromdifferentmonasteriesfromacrossLadakh.
Stok Guru Tsechu Festival
ItisareligiousfestivalofBuddhistswhichiscelebratedinStokvillage,Southof
LehdistrictinLadakhregion.Itisheldon9thand10thdayof thefirstmonthof
TibetancalenderwhichfallsinFebruaryorMarch.Itisatwo dayfestivalwhichis
alsojoinedbymonksoftheSpitakmonastery.Itiscelebratedinthesamemanneras
theMathoNagrangfestival.
Matho Nagrang Festival
ItisareligiousfestivalwhichiscelebratedinLadakhregion.Itisheldonthe15th
dayofthefirstmonthoftheTibetancalenderwhichfallsinFebruaryorMarch.Itis
atwodayfestivalwhichisheldatMathoMonastery(Leh)whichistheonly
WOMENOFJAMMUANDKASHMIRCELEBRATINGLOHRIFESTIVAL
monasterybelongingtotheSakyaSchoolofTibetanBuddhism.Onthisoccasion
monkswearcolourfulsilkrobesandmasksofmanyGodsandGoddessesand
performmaskdances.
Tihar Festival
ItisareligiousfestivalwhichiscelebratedinBhaderwah(Dodadistrict)and
KishtwardistrictofJammuregion.Itisheldinthemonthsof Chaitra
(March-April).Onthisfestival,peopleworshipNagas(SerpentGods)andofferrice
andflowerstothem.Onthenextday,theycleanwatersprings andtanks.Women
batheinriversandobserveaday’sfast.
Holi
ItiscelebratedinthemonthofMarch-April.HolicelebrationinJammuand
KashmiriscarriedoutinthetraditionalwayofburningorHolikaDahanonthe
firstdayandsplashingofcolours,waterandlotmoreonthesecondday.Abushof
dryleavesandwoodsissetonfireonthefirstdayofHoliduringtheeveninghours.
Peopleputdrycoloursoneachother’sfaceaftertheritualofburningHolikatowish
HappyHoliandgreetbyhuggingeachother.Thetraditionofhuggingwhile
wishingissymbolicofanimportantmessageofHoli.Thisembracementistoensure
thateveryoneforgetsallthedisputesandforgivesothershappilyduringthis
auspiciousdaybyendingthefightswithawarmhug.Peoplealsodanceandorganise
eventstocelebratetheday.Thereisengagementofbothlocalitiesandtouristson
HolicelebrationinJammuandKashmir.
MASKDANCEPERFORMEDBYAMONKDURINGMATHONAGRANGFESTIVAL
Baisakhi
ItisaharvestfestivalwhichiscelebratedinJammuandKashmirbySikh
community.ItisheldonthefirstmonthofHinducalenderi.e.Vaisakhwhichfalls
on13thApril.Duringthisfestival,fairsareorganisedatvariousplacesacrossthe
state.Peopletakearitualbathinrivers,canalsandpondsandprayattemples.Itis
alsothedaywhenthetenthGuru,GuruGobindSinghJiformedtheKhalsaSectin
1699ADonhisbirthday.SikhpeopleperformBhangradanceon thisoccasion.
PeoplealsovisitNagbanitempletoseethegrandnewyearcelebrationinJammu
district.
Tulip Festival
ThisfestivaliscelebratedeveryyearinthemonthsofMarch orApril.Thefestival
celebratesthebloomingseasonofthemagnificentTulips.IttakesplaceattheIndira
GandhiMemorialTulipGardeninSrinagar,Kashmir.Thefestivalfeaturesa
showcaseoflocalhandicrafts,lusciouscuisine,cultural programs,etc.Thisfestivalis
amustattendeventfortheflowerenthusiasts,naturelovers,tuliploversandtourists
fromaroundtheworld.
Kheer Bhawani Festival
ItisamajorreligiousHindufestivalwhichiscelebratedat theKheerBhawani
temple,locatedinthevillageofTulaMula,atadistanceof27kmfromSrinagar.
Thisfestivaliscelebratedon JyeshthaAshtami,thebirthdayoftheGoddessKheer
BhawaniinMayorJune.
KASHMIRIARTISTSPERFORMATTHETULIPGARDENDURINGTULIPFESTIVAL

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1. What are some famous fairs and festivals in Jammu and Kashmir?

Ans. Some famous fairs and festivals in Jammu and Kashmir are Baisakhi, Lohri, Hemis Festival, Jhiri Mela, and Tulip Festival.

2. When does the Tulip Festival take place in Jammu and Kashmir?

Ans. The Tulip Festival in Jammu and Kashmir usually takes place in the month of April when the tulips are in full bloom.

3. What is the significance of the Hemis Festival in Jammu and Kashmir?

Ans. The Hemis Festival is celebrated in honor of Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, and is one of the most important festivals in Ladakh.

4. Are there any traditional fairs and festivals specific to the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir?

Ans. Yes, Jammu region has its own traditional fairs and festivals such as Baisakhi, Lohri, and Jhiri Mela which are celebrated with great enthusiasm.

5. How can tourists participate in the fairs and festivals of Jammu and Kashmir?

Ans. Tourists can participate in the fairs and festivals of Jammu and Kashmir by attending the events, enjoying the cultural performances, trying local cuisine, and interacting with the locals to experience the vibrant culture of the region.

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