Meerut is a city with extreme cultural importance. The city is known for its temples, historic monuments and sports equipment. But if you love a little fun and frolic, the fairs and festivals in Meerut are a must visit.
Here are 5 local festivals in Meerut that you just cannot miss:
1. Nauchandi Mela: One of the most popular and important festivals in Meerut, Nauchandi Mela is what every Meeruthi waits for. The festival is celebrated after the second Sunday after Holi every year. Mandodari, the wife of Ravana, who was born in Meerut had immense faith in Goddess Chandi. Nauchandi Mela is celebrated in honour of Goddess Chandi every year for a whole month with handicraft stalls, food stalls, music, drama and more.
2. Boodha Babu Mela: Fairs and festivals in Meerut never end. As soon as Nauchandi Mela wraps, Boodha Babu Mela is organized by the Sardhana Municipal Corporation, generally in the month of June.
3. Garh Ganga Mela: The Garh Ganga Mela is an important religious festival that takes place in Garhmukteshwar during the month of November every year. Around 10 lakh people get together in the Mela to take a holy dip in the Ganges River during this festival.
4. Luv Kush Mela: Luv Kush ka Mela is held every year in Baghpat which is about 20 kms away from Meerut. The fair is organized within Valmiki aashram, the birthplace of Luv and Kush where Goddess Sita stayed during her exile. People gather in large numbers to honour Rishi Valmiki during the festival.
5. Meerut Mahotsav: Meerut Mahotsav is celebrated every year to celebrate Meerut’s dynamic culture. The festival brings together artisans, entrepreneurs and famous personalities to showcase local craftsmanship and promote Meerut on a global scale. Over the years, Meerut Mahotsav has seen attendance of celebrities like Shankar Mahadevan, Imtiaz Ali, Neeti Mohan, Hema Malini, Kumar Vishwas and more.
So, how many of these festivals have you been to in Meerut?