Fairs or Melas rejuvenate Vindhyachal round the year. The area covers the districts of Mirzapur, Sonbhadra and Chandauli in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. They are occasions of spiritual relevance celebrated with undying faith. Twice a year, Navratri is a special splash of colour, sound and fragrance to celebrate Shakti-Puja in Vindhyachal. Navratri, Makar Sankranti, Holi, Dushehra, Shivratri, the month of Savan, are all joyous occasions to bathe in festive gaiety here. Navratri, Shivratri and Kajli festivals are the best time to visit Vindhyachal.
Vindhyachal is on the banks of River Ganga. The temple of Vindhyavasini is an ancient Shaktipeeth. Vindhyavasini, Kali-Khoh and Ashtabhuja temples are the three main Shakti temples here. Vindhyachal is in District Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. It is accessible by train, and the closest airports are at Varanasi and Patna.
Festival/Fair | Date/Season | Location | Specialty |
Agori/Gothani mela | The whole week starting 8th January | Agori | Tribal dances, food and lifestyle |
Gauri-Shankar Mela | The whole week starting 8th January | 8 Km from Kaimoor Sanctuary | Tribal dances, food and lifestyle |
Navratri mela | Biennial 9 day celebration in | Vindhyachal-Vasini temple | Worship of feminine divinity |
Savan mela | All Mondays in the Indian month of Savan (August/September) | Vindhyachal-Vasini temple | |
Shitla Devi mela | Aghan Shukla Monday | Gadbara Devi temple on Rewa Road | Worship of feminine divinity |
Vaman Ekadashi Mela | Vaman Dev Temple, Sangam of Ojhla and Ganga, near Mirzapur | ||
Dushehra Mela | Dushehra/October | Panchmukhi Maha Dev Temple, near Bariaghat at Mirzapur | Ramlila |
Shivratri | Feburary | Tarkeshwar Nath in Mirzapur | Festival of Shiv Parvati |