Dr Banarsi Lal

kvkreasi@gmail.com

Fairs and festivals are an integral part of the lives of inhabitants of Union Territory of J&K and have been organized in different parts of J&K since ancient times. Many fairs and festivals such as Jhiri Mela, Bahu Mela, Dera Baba Baisakhi Mela, Sankari Mela,Moungari Mela, Sudh Mahadev Mela etc. are celebrated in the Union Territory of J&K which bear the testimony of the proud and rich cultural heritage of J&K. Every year Jhiri Mela is held at Jhiri village on Kartik Poornima (late autumn full moon) in October or November to commemorate the martyrdom of Baba Jitto.This year Jhiri Mela has been scheduled from 4th of November to 13th of November,2025.

Jhiri village is situated about 20 Km away from Jammu at Jammu-Akhnoor Highway. This Mela signifies the

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