Panipat Fairs and Festivals

Panipat is a historical town in the state of Haryana which attracts thousand of tourists to its premises every year. The favored tourist months being October to March, this region attracts tourist not only for the historic remains scattered in and around the town but also for the booming handloom industry to be found here.

Panipat fairs and festivals are another great occasion to visit this city. One can not only experience history here, but also the vibrant colours of local fairs and festival of Haryana.

Specific seasons bring along their own type of festivities which are celebrated with great sprit and fervor in these parts of Northern India. The festival of Lohri or the time of the winter harvest marks the beginning of all festivities which are held during different months of the year. In the festival of Lohri, as in rest of Haryana, Panipat witnesses worship of the goddess Lohri by lighting bonfires in which various agricultural products like sugarcane, sesame seeds and nits are thrown in to invoke the blessings of the goddess. Lohri festivals in Panipat are brightened up by traditional dances and songs which are performed around bonfires.

The harvest festival of Baisakhi in the month of April which marks the beginning of a new harvesting year is celebrated with huge fervor. Baisakhi is a popular festival amongst the states of Punjab and Haryana especially whereby people dress up in traditional costumes and join in songs and dances and other cultural programs. Amongst the Panipat fairs and festivals, the Baisakhi festival is celebrated extensively with a lot of colour and festivity.

The third popular festival of the year is the Teej festival to celebrate the onset of the monsoons. This festival is mostly popular amongst women in the states of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Women dress in colourful bangles, new clothes and worship the Goddess Parvati for the long life of their husbands.

Panipat artisans participate in the Surajkund Crafts Mela every year which is held in the month of February. This large fair goes on fifteen days and has stalls of artisans from all over the state and beyond, displaying their craft items.

Thus, Panipat fairs and festivals are numerous and tourists visiting Panipat during the time of festivals can witness colourful festivities, local customs and special food which are served in the various eating places throughout the town. The time of Lohri and Baisakhi are especially good times for tourist visits to savor the local customs and traditions.