Thoda game will be organised for the first time in the fair – a huge wrestling competition will be held on 22nd October.
Shimla, October 15. The ancient district-level Dussehra fair of the Keonthal region will be celebrated with great pomp this year from October 20 to 22 at the historic grounds of the Government Senior Secondary School, Junga. Renowned Himachal Pradesh folk singers Dalip Sirmauri and Daljeet will entertain the audience with their melodious voices. In addition, local artists, school students, and women’s groups will be provided opportunities to showcase their talents.
Tehsildar Junga and Fair Officer Kartikeya Sharma said that the traditional game of Thoda has been included in the fair for the first time this year. Additionally, a mascot costume, Mickey Mouse, has been arranged for children’s entertainment. The fair’s Star Night will also be broadcast live.
He said that, as per tradition, a procession carrying the palanquin of Lord Raghunath will be taken out from the palace of the then Keonthal princely state on October 20th, led by Raja Khush Vikram Sen. Hundreds of people from the area, including students from local schools, will participate in this procession, which will be accompanied by the tunes of musical instruments. After Raja Khush Vikram Sen performs a puja at the fairgrounds, the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnad will be burned, marking the burning of Lanka.
On October 21st, the second day of the fair, a Kabaddi competition will be held, featuring teams from various regions of the state. Cultural programs will be presented by schools, women’s groups, self-help groups, and local artists from the Junga region. In the evening, the fair committee will host a Star Night, where renowned folk singers Dalip Sirmauri and Daljit will entertain the audience with their performances.
Fair official Kartikeya Sharma said that a huge wrestling competition will be held on October 22nd, the final day of the fair, featuring renowned wrestlers from across North India. The winner of the Badi Mali competition will receive a cash prize of 51,000 rupees, while the winner of the Choti Mali competition will receive a cash prize of 21,000 rupees. The final matches of the Kabaddi competition will also be held on the same day.
He stated that special arrangements have been made to maintain law and order during the fair. Various committees have been formed to provide drinking water, electricity, and other essential amenities at the fair site, so that visitors do not face any inconvenience.
Tehsildar Junga and Fair Officer Kartikeya Sharma said that the traditional game of Thoda has been included in the fair for the first time this year. Additionally, a mascot costume, Mickey Mouse, has been arranged for children’s entertainment. The fair’s Star Night will also be broadcast live.
He said that, as per tradition, a procession carrying the palanquin of Lord Raghunath will be taken out from the palace of the then Keonthal princely state on October 20th, led by Raja Khush Vikram Sen. Hundreds of people from the area, including students from local schools, will participate in this procession, which will be accompanied by the tunes of musical instruments. After Raja Khush Vikram Sen performs a puja at the fairgrounds, the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnad will be burned, marking the burning of Lanka.
On October 21st, the second day of the fair, a Kabaddi competition will be held, featuring teams from various regions of the state. Cultural programs will be presented by schools, women’s groups, self-help groups, and local artists from the Junga region. In the evening, the fair committee will host a Star Night, where renowned folk singers Dalip Sirmauri and Daljit will entertain the audience with their performances.
Fair official Kartikeya Sharma said that a huge wrestling competition will be held on October 22nd, the final day of the fair, featuring renowned wrestlers from across North India. The winner of the Badi Mali competition will receive a cash prize of 51,000 rupees, while the winner of the Choti Mali competition will receive a cash prize of 21,000 rupees. The final matches of the Kabaddi competition will also be held on the same day.
He stated that special arrangements have been made to maintain law and order during the fair. Various committees have been formed to provide drinking water, electricity, and other essential amenities at the fair site, so that visitors do not face any inconvenience.
