The Jhiri mela
A Hindu devotee holds his son while dipping him into a holy pond during the annual Jhiri Fair at Kanachack village on the outskirts of Jammu, India, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. – Photo by AP
Indian Hindu devotees smear themselves with mud before taking a holy dip during the annual farmers fair at Shama Chak Jhiri, some 22kms from Jammu on November 28, 2012. – Photo by AFP
Jhiri Mela is actually an annual Fair held in Jammu during October - November. – Photo by AFP
Jhiri Mela in Jammu symbolizes courage, honesty and compassion. – Photo by AP
It also upholds the values, customs and culture of the Indians. – Photo by AP
Jhiri Mela in Jammu also brings in a festive mood that is almost incomparable to any other festival of its kind. – Photo by AP
It is supposed to rejuvenate the mood of the people and offer them some amount of rest and relaxation from the humdrum of their daily lives. – Photo by AP
