Dhunge Sanghu Mela
Dhunge Sanghu Mela (Nepali: ढुंगेसाँघु मेला) is a festival celebrated annually on the day of Maghe Sankranti at Sita Ghat on the bank of Seti River in Pokhara city, Nepal. [1] Hindu pilgrims from Pokhara and neighbouring districts visits the Mela. [1] It is believed that the Mela has been occurring since the Treta Yuga. [1] The written documentation, however, states the Mela has been occurring since 1964 BS.[2]
It is believed that various god and goddess including Shiva, Brahma, Visnu, Yakchya, Gandarva, and Apsara come to observe the Mela. Lord Ram and Sita are believed to come to the Sita ghat during their lifetime.[2]
The festival serves as a marketplace to sell local produce. [1] Mainly, iron utensils are sold in the Mela. [3] The festival is also subject of various pop songs. [1]
Controversies[edit]
- In 2076 BS, a controversy started when it was found that the land used for the Mela was illegally sold for a private use.[4]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e पोखरा, सन्देश श्रेष्ठ. "ढुंगेसाँघुको मेलैमा". Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ a b न्यूज, गण्डक (2024-01-16). "पोखराको ढुंगेसाँघु मेलामा भक्तजनको घुईंचो". Gandak News. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "माघे संक्रान्तिमा मेलैमेला". Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "सरकारी जग्गा व्यक्तिका नाममा". Retrieved 2024-01-16.