One of the famous fairs of the Northern India is the Jhanda Fair of Dehradun. This fair begins on the fifth day of Chaitra (fifth day from the Holi), the birthday of Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji. Besides being the birthday of Guru Maharaj, it is also considered as the day of his arrival at Doon. In Samvat 1733(1676 AD) on that very day, the great occasion was celebrated in his honour and since then the Jhanda Ji is hoisted on that day every year to commemorate his sacred memory.
Large groups of devotees of Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji Maharaj come from the Punjab, UP, Haryana, Delhi and other states of india and also from abroad-some on foot-to Dehradun a few days before the raising of the Jhanda Ji. These crowds consist of men, women and children of all age groups and are called the Sangat. On Ekadashi, the Shri Mahant of Shri Guru Ram Rai Darbar Sahib goes to the banks of river Yamuna at Raianwala (Haryana) which is 45 kilometres away from Dehradun to invite and welcome the Sangat. The flag mast is also sent from the Darbar Sahib. The Sangat is brought to Dehradun with great love and regards and the arrangement for their boarding and lodging is done by the Darbar Sahib. Devotees arrive in groups of thousands and lakhs from various states. They do not come only from the Punjab but also from other districts of various states. Besides Dehradun, the followers of traditional Hinduism (Sanatan Dharm) also come from Saharanpur, Roorkee, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Bijnore, Moradabad, Bareilly etc.
Activities:
1. The Jhanda jee was raised under the guidance and supervision of Mahant jee of Guru Ram Rai Darbaar.
2. The event was a masterpiece of faith and devotion and was executed meticulously by thousands and thousands of devotees known as 'Sangat'.
Organized By:
Guru Ram Rai Darbar Sahib
Guru Ram Rai Trust
26, Maliyan St, Jhanda Bazar, Arhat Bazaar, Jhanda
1364
How to reach:
The nearest airport is Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport, which is 30 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Dehradun Railway station, which is 4 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Dehradun Bus Stand, which is 3.5KMs away.
Event Details:
Venue address: 26, Maliyan St, Jhanda Bazar, Arhat Bazaar, Jhanda Mohalla, Dehradun, Uttar
Date and Time: 22 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2022
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Ticket Information: Free
