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List of Traditional Indian Fair | Mela List in India

Mela List in India: Traditional Indian fairs and festivals are mirrors of diverse Indian culture.  Millions of visitors attend these fairs each year. They offer a wonderful opportunity to experience the rich shades, flavors, and melodies of India. It is surprising to know that some of the famous fairs are continuing for more than a month. Some of the traditional fairs are of spiritual or cultural or religious importance. While some of them are for trade purposes. We are here to know about the significance of Traditional fairs in India. We will also get the list of Famous Fair (Mela) their location and duration.

Significance of Traditional Indian Fair

The Indian culture is deeply influenced by its traditional fairs. Each fair and festival are a unique celebration of regional traditions, customs, and beliefs. A variety of events like dancing, music, eating, and religious rites are seen at these fairs. These fairs provide a window into India’s rich cultural history. 

Traditional Indian Fairs (Mela) have profound spiritual religious and cultural significance and are celebrated all over India. These fairs are crucial in fostering cultural cohesion and solidarity among Indians from various communities and areas. We can frequently see people performing age-old rituals and traditions at these fairs.

List of Traditional Indian Fairs (Mela)

 
StateFairs/Mela NameDistrictMonthDuration
     
AssamRaasmelaDhubri Nov30 Days
 Netaji MelaKarimganjJan15 Days
 RashmahotsavNalbariNov11 Days
     
Andhra PradeshBrahamotsavamChittoorSep/Oct10 Days
 Netaji MelaKarimganjJan15 Days
     
BiharSonepur MelaPatnaNov30 Days
 Sorath MelaMadhubaniJune15 Days
 Vaisakh PurnimaGayaApril/May15 Days
 Shivratri MelaHazaribaghFeb15 Days
     
GujaratRajim MelaRaipurFeb30 Days
 Navratri FairBansakanthaSep10 Days
 Dussehra MelaBastarOct7 Days
 Gokulasthami FairSuratAug7 Days
 Somnath FairJunagarhNov6 Days
 Lilipari Krama FairJunagarhNov5 Days
 Shamlaji FairSabarkanthaNov5 Days
 Vautha FairAhmedabadNov2 Days
     
HaryanaPihowa MelaKurukshetraMar30 Days
 Pathri Mata Ka MelaPanipatMar/July30 Days
 Gangor MelaSirsaApril3 Days
 Kapalmochan MelaYamunanagarNov5 Days
 Surajkund Mela           FaridabadFeb15 Days
 Kisan MelaKarnalSep9 Days
 Dehati MelaKaithalOct7 Days
     
Himachal PradeshMinjar FairChambaJuly9 Days
 DussehraKulluOct10 Days
 Lavi FairRampurNov4 Days
 Renuka_fairSirmurNov3 Days
     
J&KJhiri Mela JhiriNov 
     
JharkhandKolhaiya Mela Nov 
 Kundri Mela Nov 
     
KarnatakaDassaraMysoreOct10 Days
 Dasara FairMysoreSep28 Days
 Sangameswara JatraChitradurgaMar7 Days
 Mahadeshwara MelaMysoreNov5 Days
 Havanoor MelaDharwadJan3 Days
 Hampi Festival Nov3 Days
     
Kerala       Pooram FestivalTrichurApril21 Days
 OnamTrivandrumAug10 Days
 Koratty MuthyKorattyOctNA
 Makara VilakkuMalappuramMarNA
 ChirappuKottayyamNov/DecNA
 Feast of St SebastainErnakulamJanNA
 ShivratriErnakulamFeb/MarNA
 Omallor FairErnakulamMarNA
 Magara JyotiIdukkiJan10 Days
 Sri SundareswarKannurAprilNA
 UtsavamMalappuramMarNA
     
 Kerala Village FairKovalam & ErnakulamJan10 days
     
Madhya PradeshUjjain Kumbh MelaUjjainOnce In 12 YrsNA
 Kartik MelaUjjainNov30 Days
 Gwalior Trade FairGwalior Jan30 Days
 Kadam MelaTikamgarhNov15 Days
 Nimar Utsav  Nov3 Days
     
MaharashtraNashik Kumbh MelaNashikOnce In 12 YrsNA
 Sharda UtsavNagpurOct/Nov10 Days
 Ganesh FestivalSangliAug/SepNA
     
OrissaDhanu JatraBargarhJan11 Days
   Rath YatraPuriJuly10 Days
 Joranda MelaDhenkanalFeb7 Days
 Bali YatraCuttackOct5 Days
 Chatar YatraKalahandiOct2 Days
     
PunjabRural OlympicsLudhianaJan/Feb7 Days
 Hollah MohllahRopar Mar5 Days
 BaisakhiBhatindaApril5 Days
 Ramteerth MelaAmritsarNov5 Days
 Sahidi Jod MelaPatialaJan/Feb4 Days
 Mag MelaFaridkotJan3 Days
 Sodal MelaJalandharSep2 Days
     
RajasthanRanisati MelaJhunjhunuAug20 Days
 Kaila DeviSawai MadhopurMar15 Days
 UrsAjmerOct10 Days
 Pushkar FairAjmerNov10 Days
 RamdevraJaisalmerOct10 Days
 Dussehra Mela                Kota Oct10 Days
 Nagaur Fair (Ramdeoji Cattle Fair)Nagaur Jan8 Days
 Mahavir MelaSawai MadhopurNov7 Days
 Beneshwar FairDungerpur Jan5 Days
 Chanderbhaga FairJhalawar Nov5 Days
 Kaila Devi Fair Sawai MadhopurMar3 Days
 Khetlaji FairBundiAug3 Days
 Khatu Shyam jiSikarFeb3 Days
 Marwar FestivalJodhpurOct2 Days
     
Tamil NaduPeria KirthigalTrupparankundramOct/NovNA
 Panimaya Matha FestivalTuticorinAug10 Days
 EallazhagarBannaralApril/MayNA
 KundamChikkaram- sampalayamMar/AprilNA
     
Uttar PradeshKumbh MelaHaridwarJan/April3 Months 14 Days
 Kumbh MelaAllahabadJan/March60 Days
 Nauchandi MelaMeerutMar/April30 Days
 Nauchandi MelaAligarh   Jan30 Days
 Nauchandi MelaMuzaffarnagarApril30 Days
 Kailash MelaAgraAug30 Days
 Bateshwar FairAgraOct21 Days
 Cattle FairBaliaNov15 Days
 Ramlila MelaVaranasiOct/Nov10 Days
 Barabanki MelaBarabankiFeb/Oct10 Days
 MahautsavLucknowNov10 Days
 Sharvan JhoolaFaizabadJuly/Aug7 Days
 Chitrakoot RamlilaChitrakootMarch7 Days
 Makar SankrantiAllahabadJan/Feb7 Days
 Shivaratri MelaKalahastiFeb4 Days
 Ramnavami MelaAyodhyaApril4 Days

Traditional Indian fairs are a crucial component of the nation’s rich cultural heritage and give visitors a unique glimpse into the diverse Indian customs and traditions. These fairs are highly anticipated and enjoyed with great passion and excitement since they are not just about fun and festivities but also have significant spiritual and cultural importance. The incredible Kumbh Mela, Dussehra, the Pushkar Camel Fair, and other fairs provide an opportunity to experience India in all its authentic glory. Visitors can not only immerse themselves in India’s rich culture by attending these fairs, but they can also learn more about and develop a deeper understanding of the many different traditions and practices performed there. These fairs and festivals make India more beautiful.

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