Maghi Mela

Why is it in news?
  • Maghi Mela is being celebrated in Punjab.
Maghi:
  • In Punjab, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Maghi.
  • Bathing in a river in the early hours on Maghi is important.
  • Maghi Mela is held in the holy city of Muktsar every year in January or in the month of Magh according to the Nanakshahi calendar.
  • It is one of the most important Mela for Sikhs
  • The Mela is celebrated in the memory of 40 Sikh warriors who in 1705 fought the Mughals in the battle Khidrana, which was named Muktsar after the battle.
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 14th Jan 2021
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