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Here’s a clear and complete summary of the Jhiri Mela (Jhiri Fair) history 👇

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🌾 Jhiri Mela – The Story Behind the Fair

The Jhiri Mela, held annually near Jhiri village (about 20 km from Jammu city, Jammu & Kashmir), is one of the most famous traditional fairs in North India. It honors the memory of a legendary farmer and folk hero — Baba Jitto (Jit Mal) — who became a symbol of honesty, justice, and the dignity of farmers.

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🙏 Legend of Baba Jitto
• Baba Jitto, also known as Jit Mal, was a hardworking and honest farmer belonging to the Maal caste.
• He lived during the time of the local landlord Meeru, who exploited poor farmers.
• Jitto cultivated land belonging to Meeru with a promise that he’d share the produce fairly.
• However, when the crops were ready, Meeru tried to take away most of the harvest unjustly.
• Heartbroken and humiliated, Baba Jitto prayed to Goddess Mata Sheetla and sacrificed his life on the field rather than give in to oppression.
• According to legend, his blood turned the soil fertile, and since then, he has been revered as a martyr for farmers’ rights.

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📿 Significance of the Mela
• The Jhiri Mela is held every year in November, coinciding with the Kartik Purnima (full moon day).
• Devotees from Jammu, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan gather to pay homage.
• People bathe in the sacred pond near Baba Jitto’s shrine, offer prayers, and seek blessings for good harvests, prosperity, and justice.
• The fair also features folk music, local food stalls, handicrafts, cultural performances, and rural games, making it both a spiritual and cultural festival.

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🌸 Essence of Jhiri Mela

The Mela is not just a fair—it’s a reminder of farmers’ struggles, faith, and dignity.
Baba Jitto’s story continues to inspire generations to stand up for truth, justice, and self