This spectacular fair(mela) is held every
year during winter at Jonbeel of Jagiroad, a lesser known township only 32 kms
from Guwahati. A few days before the mela, tribes like the Tiwas, Karbis, Khasis,
Jaintias from the Meghalaya hills come down with their various products for
this mela. On the occasion of the 'mela' a big bazar is held here where these
tribes exchange thier products with local people in barter system which is very
rare in a civilized modern society.
Before the 'mela' they perform fire worship or agni puja for the well being
of mankind. It is to be noted that during this mela the 'govaraja' or the king
of the Tiwa trbe along with his courtiers visit this mela and collect taxes
from his subjects. The significant point of this mela is its theme of harmony
and brotherhood amongst various tribes and communities. During the 'mela' these
communities perform their traditional dances and music to celebrate the mela
in a befitting manner.
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