Festivals and Fairs of Muktsar

Mela Maghi

The Mela Maghi held every January it is to commemorate the valour of 40 Muktas These Muktas sacrificed their lives at Battle of Khidrana fought between Mughal army and 10th Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Pilgrims take bath in the sacred tank on the occasion. The whole town wears a festive look at the time of Mela. A big cattle fair is held at village Lambi Dhab on the occasion of Maghi Mela. The good breed. Horses, for which Sri Muktsar Sahib is famous throughout Punjab, are showcased at the fair.