Saturday, 04 March 2023 | PNS | DEHRADUN
Flag pole raised in Arrayanwala , Haryana
The preparations for the famous Jhanda fair of Dehradun have started. As per the tradition, a team of devotees under the mentorship of the head of the Shri Darbar Sahib, Mahant Devendra Das headed for Arrayanwala, Haryana on Friday morning. On reaching Arrayanwala the old flag mast was brought down with religious fervour. The holy pole was bathed with milk, curd, ghee, butter and Gangajal. Large number of the devotees were present on the occasion.
It is pertinent to mention here that as per the tradition, the priest of Shri Darbar Sahib had left for Bara Gaon, Haryana on March 1 along with the Hukmnama (order) of Sajjadanashin (Spiritual superior of the shrine) of Shri Darbar Sahib, Dehradun. On arrival of this order the Sangats (Devotees) start their march towards Dehradun.
The Manager of Jhanda fair organizing Committee, KC Juyal informed that the preparations of the fair are going on. He said that from March 9 the process of arrival of ‘Sangat’ devotees from India and abroad will gain momentum. On March 22, the Shri Jhande Ji (the holy flag pole) will be raised marking the beginning of the month-long fair.
