Mandi Shivaratri Fair

By Jesse Russell

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Mandi Shivaratri Fair (Hindi: मन्दि शिवरथ्रि मेल) is an annual fair that is held for 7 days starting with the Hindu festival of Shivaratri, in the Mandi town (31 43′N 76 55′E / 31.72 N 76.92 E / 31.72; 76.92) of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The Mandi Shivaratri fair is held as per Hindu calendar every year on the Krishna paksha 13th day/13th night (breaking fast/'vrata' on 14th after sunrise) of the waning moon in the month of Phalguna that corresponds to February/March as per Gregorian calendar. The festival's popularity is widespread and hence is known as an international festival. In view of the large number of gods and goddesses that are invited to the festival from its 81 temples, Mandi town has the title of 'Varanasi of the Hills'. During 2010, the festival will be celebrated from 12 February (Shivaratri day) for seven days till 19 February 2010.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 5510832894
• ISBN13: 9785510832891
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Book on Demand Ltd.
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"