Dadri Mela, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh India

Dadri fair is one of the second largest fairs of India. The fair site is located at a distance of about 3 km from bus stand of Ballia city. The fair is held here annually starting from Kartik Purnima (October-November) in the honour of Dadar Muni, the disciple of Rishi Bhrigu.

One of the most prominent fair of livestock is the Dadri Mela of Uttar Pradesh. This cattle fair is annually held in the period of Kartik Purnima, which according to the Georgian Calendar happens to fall in the months of October and January.

The venue of this event is the town of Dadri that shares its name with the very festival, which is situated just at a distance of 5 km from the famous town of the state of Uttar Pradesh, Balia. This two week long fair bring people from near and far off cities for purchasing and selling of the cattle.

Undoubtedly, this is one of the best time to pay a visit to the state of Uttar Pradesh, as it will render you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of this religious festival and fair, along with the extravaganza of the festival.

India is a land of innumerable festivals, in pace with the cycle of the seasons. These proceed with sowings and harvesting and around them have grown legends, most of them portraying the victory of good over evil. These fairs and festivals impart color and gaiety to life of the Indians. The Indian calendar is marked by superfluity of such big and small occasions. Some festivals are mainly of religious nature, and others are related more to, change of season and harvesting. They have a long past and many have gone through major alterations. Some festivals and fasts are specific protocols of religion which aims towards communication with the Almighty. The vivacity of the people is reflected in the colorful liveliness of the fairs and festivals. Processions, prayers, new attires, dance, music etc. are essentials related to any of such celebration. Though, the enthusiasm for some of the festivals also seems to be vanishing, yet they are capable of bringing about a change in the lifestyle of the people.

Dadri Mela is held at Dadri, which is 5 km. from Balia town. It is the place for the major cattle fair of the state. Starting from 'Kartik Purnima' in the months of October-November, the two -week long fair is an amalgam of people from far and close to who come to buy and sell cattle.