Fairs of Haryana


 
 
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Fairs In Haryana

The state of Haryana celebrates the rich, glorious culture of India in its various fairs and festivals that are celebrated with equal pomp and gaiety here as all over the country. There are several fairs and festivals in Haryana that attract a large number of visitors to the state at different times of the year.

Fairs In Haryana

Haryana has witnessed the rule of many civilisations and cultures. Haryana celebrates numerous fairs and festivals that are unique to the state.

Gopal-Mochan Fair-Ambala

This fair is held in Ambala at Gopal-Mochan near Bilaspur in Jagadhari tehsil. There is a sacred tank of the same name at this place. The legend is that once Lord Shiva bathed in this tank to clean himself. Since, then the water of Gopal-Mochan have retained this virtue.

Chetar Chaudas Fair

This fair is annually held in Pehowa in Kurukshetra. This place has the holy Saraswati tank, that is why this place is also called Saraswati Teertha or Prithudak Teertha. Here, at this place the Chetar Chaudas fair is held in the spring season i.c. in the month of March. Pilgrims, both Sikhs and Hindus, flock to this place to offer pinds for their ancestors. It is claimed that here in this holy spot, Yudhister had offered pinds in memory of all their relatives killed in the Mahabharata war. Pilgrims take bath in the Saraswati tank during this fair.

Mansa Devi Fair

These fairs are held twice a year in March-April and September-October. These fairs were held in Bilaspur village close to Mani Majra.

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct :

a) In Haryana Phalgu Fair is held in Faral village on Somwati Amavasya in the month of Ashwin

b) Solar Eclipse Fair is held at Kurukshetra district where at the time of solar eclipse in Haryana

c) Pinjore Mango Fair is organised in the month of June or July at Yadavindra gardens in Pinjore

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

In Haryana which place is  called Saraswati Teertha or Prithudak Teertha ?

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Identify the correct statement:

  • Statement Y: The Basdoda Fair in Rewari tehsil lasts for three days during Chatsudi 11th.
  • Statement Z: The Gopal-Mochan Fair in Ambala is primarily dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva.
Right Option : A
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