Fair NameKey FeaturesPlace/DistrictSignificance/Context
Brahmaur Jatra FairChamba district
Skodi FairHeld in honor of a woman who performed Sati there; wrestling matches are a main attraction.Dohg village, adjoining Joginder NagarNo temple, but a heap of stones marks the spot.
Chhatrari Jatra FairChamba district
Sui FairWomen gather and worship at ‘Naina Devi’ temple.Chamba townExclusively for women. Naina Devi was the queen of Raja Sahil Varman, who sacrificed herself to bring water to Chamba town.
Taradevi FairVillagers from nearby areas attend; shops sell sweets, bangles, balloons, etc.; a wooden jhula (swing) is sometimes erected.Taradevi (near Shimla)Celebrated as Durga Ashtami. A Raja of Junga constructed the temple after the goddess gave him a vision.
Dal FairDharamshala (Kangra)
Haldag FairHamirpur at Gasota
Arki Jatar FairFamous for bull fighting.Arki town (Solan)
Buffalo FairKufri (near Mashobra, Shimla)
Pipi FairMashobra (Shimla)
Parag FairMahadev Devta is carried in a ‘Janjali’ (silver pot) to River Giri for ceremonial bathing; delicious food is sent to sister’s and daughter’s houses; other deities are invited; Mela and Dhili dances are performed.Kot Khai areaIn honor of ‘Mahadev Devta’.
Ather-Ka-Khel FairPeople divide into two parties and throw stones at each other.Halog (Shimla)
Rohru Jatar FairRohru town (Shimla)
Jaganath YatraReligious procession.Shimla town, Hamirpur, NahanFirst taken out in Shimla town on October 27, 2012.
Jorna FairSweet, fruit, and toy shops, along with ‘Jhula’ entertainment; archery is played.Jorna (Sul Bahal) in ChopalIn honor of Devi Shirgul.
Rampur Jatar FairRampur (Shimla)
Sipi FairAttracts large crowds; shops and ‘Jhula’ are main attractions.Sipi (near Mashobra, Shimla)Presiding guest deity is ‘Sipi Devta’.
Trilokpur FairTrilokpur (near Nahan, Sirmaur)
Phul Yatra FairOfferings are made to local goddesses; tribal people enjoy, sing, dance, and drink.Kilhar (Pangi)Denotes the start of a closing season in the snow-bound valleys.
SayarMain attraction is the sacrifice of a buffalo.Bakloh (Kangra), Karsou (Mandi), Subathu (Shimla)Sacrifice of a buffalo to symbolize the demon Mahisasurmardaini killed by the goddess. Provides strength for young men.
Arhi Jatra FairKullu
Bajar Mela and Bhuntar Mela FairKullu
Markanda FairPeople carry ‘Sultan’ (village deity) in a procession; wrestling and other shops are main attractions.Markanda (Bilaspur)Religious fair.

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