Minjar Mela
minjar mela also known minjar fair popular annual festival celebrated state himachal pradesh india granted status international fair govt himachal pradesh fair held town chamba located scenic chamba valley minjar mela weeklong event typically take place month july festival hold great cultural historical significance people chamba celebrated mark harvesting maize crop seek blessing bountiful year ahead highlight minjar mela minjar procession grand colorful event procession led decorated chariot accompanied folk dancer musician devotee dressed traditional attire people nearby village town join procession adding festive atmosphere history minjar mela date back several century closely associated town chamba himachal pradesh india festival origin traced reign raja sahil varman founder chamba dynasty ruled region th century according legend raja sahil varman suffering severe illness entire kingdom distress royal astrologer advised offer prayer lord vishnu seek blessing speedy recovery king followed advice offered prayer golden umbrella minjar temple lakshmi narayan seeking divine intervention legend king health miraculously improved kingdom saved crisis gratitude king initiated tradition minjar mela way express gratitude seek blessing prosperity good fortune kingdom time festival gained popularity became integral part local culture minjar mela celebrated commemorate successful harvest maize major crop region golden silk tassel minjars offered festival represent abundance prosperity associated harvest festival served platform king interact subject address concern strengthen bond ruler ruled throughout century minjar mela evolved adapted changing time incorporated various cultural element including folk dance music traditional art craft today minjar mela serf reminder historical cultural legacy chamba dynasty significance agriculture life local community minjar mela people offer prayer lakshmi narayan temple chamba temple beautifully adorned flower devotee make offering minjar silk tassel representing golden maize silk minjars considered auspicious exchanged among friend family symbol good luck pm modi urge people visit fair across country upload picture social medium fairground filled various stall selling traditional handicraft local cuisine item cultural performance including folk dance music theater organized throughout week providing visitor glimpse rich cultural heritage region minjar mela religious cultural event also time social gathering festivity brings together people different community background