GK
HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Wheat flowers
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Local Custom
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Lotus flowers
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Maize flowers
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Detailed explanation-1: -Minjar Mela is celebrated in the Chamba valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is celebrated as a commemoration of the victory of the Raja of Chamba over the ruler of Trigarta. On the return of their victorious king, people greeted him with sherfs of paddy and maize, as a gift to symbolize prosperity and happiness.
Detailed explanation-2: -Minjar fair symbolises not just the blossoming of maize, but also the close ties between Hindus and Muslims.
Detailed explanation-3: -History of Minjar Fair The Minjar Fair is celebrated since 935 AD as a way to commemorate the victory of Chamba’s Raja over that of Trigarta. It is said that on his return, people greeted him with sherfs of maize and paddy, as a gift to symbolise happiness and prosperity.