J&K question from JKP Constable exam, 2024 by JKSSB
In which months is Jhiri Mela celebrated each year?
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
October-November
The Jhiri Mela is one of the most significant annual fairs in North India, held at the village of Jhiri, located about 20 km from Jammu city.
Event Details
Timing: The mela is celebrated annually during Karthik Purnima (the full moon night in the Hindu month of Kartik), which usually falls in October or November.
Duration: While the main day is Karthik Purnima, the festivities typically last for a week to ten days.
For competitive examinations, it is important to understand the cultural and historical background of this event:
Commemoration: The fair is held to honor the martyrdom of Baba Jitu (Baba Jitendra), a 15th-century farmer and devotee of Vaishno Devi.
The Legend: Baba Jitu sacrificed his life to protest against the injustice and oppressive tax demands of a local feudal landlord. He preferred to die rather than submit to the unfair division of his crop.
Significance: It is often called the "Farmer's Fair." Thousands of devotees and farmers from Jammu, Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh visit the shrine to take a holy dip in the Baba-da-Talab (pond), which is believed to have curative powers.
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