Uttarakhand: The historic Jhandaji fair begins in Dehradun, Darbar Sahib reverberates with cheers

The historic Jhandaji fair has started in the capital Dehradun on March 19. During this, lakhs of devotees witnessed this historic moment and Darbar Sahib echoed with the chants of Jo Bole So Nihal.

Historical Jhandaji fair begins in Dehradun

The historic Jhandaji fair has started in Dehradun. A 90 feet high Jhandaji was hoisted at Shri Guru Ram Rai Darbar under the leadership of Shri Mahant Devendra Das Maharaj. During this, Darbar Sahib echoed with the chants of Jo Bole So Nihal. There is a tradition of changing the flag pole every 3 years. This year the flag pole has also been changed.

There is a tradition of changing the flag pole every 3 years

Let us tell you that this year the privilege of offering the Darshani Gilaaf has been given to the family of Rajendra Pal Singh and Satnam Singh of village and post Ladhana of Chikka Nawashahr district of Punjab. Sangats from the country and abroad have reached Dehradun to earn merit in the Jhanda Mela organized at Darbar Sahib.

What is the importance of Jhandaji fair?

Let us tell you that Jhandji Mela is celebrated every year to commemorate the arrival of Shri Guru Ram Rai in Dehradun and his birthday, which falls on the fifth day of Holi. The fair begins with the hoisting of Shri Jhandji, in which a huge flag pole is installed in Darbar Sahib with traditional rituals.