Question

The famous international Minjar fair is held in which city of Himachal Pradesh?
1. Mandi
2. Chamba
3. Shimla
4. Nahan

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Chamba

The correct answer is Chamba.

• The Minjar Fair is an important occasion in the lives of the people of Chamba and it is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm.
• An agricultural festival, the Minjar Fair is an event of joy and prosperity.
• The history behind Minjar Fair
  • When the Raja (King) of Chamba was coming back to Chamba after defeating the King of Trigarta, now known as Kangra (another district in Himachal Pradesh), in the year 935 A.D.
  • He was given a warm welcome by the people who greeted him with bundles of paddy and maize.
  • This was the first time the Minjar Mela was held and celebrated.

•  Special Highlights of the festival:
  • ​The Minjar Mela is a week-long carnival.
  • One can listen to the soulful and traditional Kunjari Malhar, sung by the local artists, during this fair.
  • The major festivities of the fair are celebrated at a place called 'Chowgan', situated in the Chamba town of Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Minjar Fair has been declared as one of the state fairs of Himachal Pradesh and thus, it is widely covered by the media.
  • It is held on the second Sunday of the Hindu month of Shravana.