POUSH MELA: A TRADITIONAL FAIR IN SHANTINIKETAN

POUSH MELA: A TRADITIONAL FAIR IN SHANTINIKETAN

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Ages back, a minute event used to be celebrated by the Tagore family in Shantiniketan, which turned to an eminent fiesta today that Bengal is recognized by "Poush Mela"  inShantiniketan is one of the most vivacious winter carnivals celebrated on the 7^th day of Poush month every year in Birbhum district of West Bengal. This is a melodious rural carnival of folk music, where numbers of village folk artists and visitors gather here during the tree-day event. Officially the festival lasts for three days, but you will get to see many vendors at the Mela Grounds till the end of Poush month. Visiting Poush Mela is a perfect blend of experiencing the spirit of Bengali traditions with some luminous artworks from various parts of India.

Poush mela is one of the main attraction in Shantiniketan and thousands of tourists not only from different corner of the country but from every corner of the world. This place is the meeting place of all culture and traditions. This fair is the perfect place to experience the true heritage of Bengal country side where the people and the culture. The traditional music and dance and the handicrafts. People from different country come to explore the rich heritage and the students of Shantiniketan make the fair more glamorous and enjoyable with wonderful performances and participation. All the days are filled with various activities and the local stalls are the store houses for the shoppers where you can get the local printed fabrics and handicrafts.

Reasons to Visit Poush Mela:

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• Rides and Fireworks:
•  The traditional fair in Shantiniketan reveals a sparkling dusk with some animated fireworks in the sky. Such fireworks mostly take place on the second day of the event when spectators rush to the fairground to take a possession of the front rows seats. The eternal beauty of Poush Utsav gives you a dazzling visa of the fair from its tall stand Ferris wheel . The audacious ride with screams from an elevation will surely take back to your childhood. Visitors find such rides a real fun!
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• Old Traditional Fair: 
•  Poush Mela  in Birbhum district of West Bengal witnesses ample of visitors every year during this three-day event. People flock across various parts of India and overseas to be a part of this 150 years old traditional winter festival in West Bengal. The base of this festival was formed ages back in 1843 as a consequence of Brahmo creed at Brahma Mandir, which is famed as Kaanch Ghor.
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• Luscious Eatables:
•  Food is the essence of every carnival. And when it is on the soil of Bengal, expecting some lip-smacking eatables is quite an obvious thing here. Bengalis are famed for their rich traditions, intellects and delectable food habits. You will get to taste a wide variety of sweet items like Paati saptha, sandesh, jalebi and phuchka. 
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• Eye-catching Crafts: 
•  Poush Mela is one of the biggest exposures of local art and craft exhibited in the forms of taant, dhakai and striking Batik prints from Bengal and northern parts India. The handloom stores in the mela attract many tourists with their rural collections of craftworks and luring jewelleries.
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• Folk Music:
•  Vibrant art and colourful culture distinguishes Bengal from other parts of the country. PoushMela is known for its electrifying folk music, which is scarce amongst the contemporary crowd. In Poush Mela, you get an elite opportunity to enjoy the blend of Baul’s minstrels with rhythmic dance performances by the tribal dancers of Birbhum. The key attraction of the musical event is the wondrous lyrics.

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