There are fairs and festivals galore in India. Some celebrate the coming of spring and a rich and bountiful harvest, while others commemorate a god or goddess. But there is one fair, held in the village of Jhiri a short distance from Jammu, which is celebrated for reasons both unique and extraordinary. Referred to as the Jhiri Mela, it is held sometime in late October or early November and draws thousands of visitors not just from the state, but from across the country.
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