Fairs in Jharkhand


  • Hizla Mela organised on bank of river Mayurakshi in Dumka district.
  • Hizla Mela is one of the oldest fair of Jharkhand.
  • Hizla Mela came into existence in 1890 by DM of Dumka Robert Castries.
  • Kalhua Mela ancient religious fair held twice in a year during Magh Basant Panchami and Chatra - Ramnavami.
  • Kalhua Mela is organised near beautiful lake and ancient temple of goddess Kali on top of the hill.
  • Surajkund Fair is held at 'Surajkund hot spring ' of Hazaribagh district.
  • Surajkund fair starts on Makar Sankranti and continue for 10 days.
  • Ekesse Mahadev fair is a huge fair held on Makar Sankranti at middle of Bhur river with 21 Shivlings is located at this place.
  • Narsingh Sthan Mela held on full Moon day of Kartik month of Nar Singh place in Hazaribagh every year.
  • Shravani Mela held every year during Sawaan in Deoghar and Dumka ( Basukinath).
  • Shravani Mela devotees ( Kawarias) bring water from Ganga at Sultanganj and offer it to Shivlings at Baidynath temple.
  • Navami Dol Mela held on Chaitra month at Tatisilve , Ranchi.

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