Fairs and Festivals in Amritsar

Fairs and Festivals in Amritsar reflect the vibrant tradition of cultural extravaganza. Connoting different mythical and religious significance, the festivals and fairs of Amritsar are celebrated by the enthusiastic inhabitants of the place.

The land of Amritsar is enriched with many ancient customs that have evolved over a considerable period of time. Several renowned Sikh Gurus visited Amritsar from time to time thereby making it a holy land. Some of the notable festivals and fairs of Amritsar that held in this district of Punjab are:

Ram Tirath Fair – this fair is organized at Ram Tirath, a pilgrim spot of Amritsar and continues for five whole days in which there are arrangements of tulla floating, acrobat shows, wild animal exhibition, magic show etc. Basant Panchami at Chheharta Sahib – this fair is conducted in the Chheharta Sahib Gurudwara of Amritsar and involves a kite playing custom

• Baisakhi – this festival is celebrated by the people of Amritsar on 13th of April every year when they pay respect to their their religious traditons
  
  
• Guru Parb - in the month of November and January, Guruparab is observed by the Sikh followers to offer prayers to the feet of their revered Masters in Amritsar
  
  
• Hola Mohalla – at anadpur Sahib this festival is held every year to pay homage to Guru Gobind Singh

Amritsar is inhabited by jovial people who like to enjoy every moment of their life. In fact the entire region of Punjab is full of such people who celebrate every single occasion with equal fanfare and zeal. As such the religious fairs, traditional festivals and common events are all attended by the local inhabitants with much vigor.

Fairs and Festivals in Amritsar primarily glorify the religious heritage of the place as a whole.

Link to Fairs and Festivals in Amritsar is given below:

• Ram Tirath Fair
• Basant Panchami at Chheharta Sahib
• Baisakhi
• Guru Purab
• Hola Mohalla