Chhapar Mela
Chhapar Mela is celebrated in the village of Chhapar in the district of Ludhiana, Punjab, India every year in September. This mela (fair), held in the memory of Gugga Pir, is one of the most popular and spectacular festivals of the Malwa belt of Punjab.This three day fair commemorates the descent of the Gugga pir, a chauhan Rajput, into the bosom of mother Earth along with his steed. According to the legend, he obsessed extraordinary powers over all kinds of snakes. The fair is celebrated at Gugge di Marhi, a big holy place built in his memory that has a reputation for curing people of snake bites. Earth is scooped up seven times to appeal to Gugga Pir for safety against snakes. People sing folk songs and present folk dances. The fair is held on the Anand Chaudas on the 4th day of the of B
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Chhapar Mela
Chhapar Mela is celebrated in the village of Chhapar in the district of Ludhiana, Punjab, India every year in September. This mela (fair), held in the memory of Gugga Pir, is one of the most popular and spectacular festivals of the Malwa belt of Punjab.This three day fair commemorates the descent of the Gugga pir, a chauhan Rajput, into the bosom of mother Earth along with his steed. According to the legend, he obsessed extraordinary powers over all kinds of snakes. The fair is celebrated at Gugge di Marhi, a big holy place built in his memory that has a reputation for curing people of snake bites. Earth is scooped up seven times to appeal to Gugga Pir for safety against snakes. People sing folk songs and present folk dances. The fair is held on the Anand Chaudas on the 4th day of the of B
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