Excelsior Correspondent
BHADERWAH, Aug 30: The 3 day long Mela Patt concluded here today with thousands of devotees converging on the last day of the festival at Mohalla Khakhal to witness the annual cultural event depicting rich ancient Nag Culture.
The Mela is celebrated every year to commemorate the historic meeting between Emperor Akbar and Raja Nagpal of Bhaderwah in 16th century at Delhi.
The Mela, devoted to Lord Vasuki Naag, the presiding deity of Bhaderwah valley, is being celebrated from Nag Panchmi every year.
The Mela was organized on the conclusion of Kailash Yatra.
It is pertinent to mention here that this Mela was started by Raja Nagpal in 16th century as the ruler of the small principality then called Bhaderkashi which is now known as Bhaderwah.
“Despite being centuries old, Nag culture is perhaps the only culture in J&K which is still being practiced in its original form,” said Advocate Naresh Gupta, Ex MLC and main organiser of the event.
He felt that if clubbed together, Kailash Yatra and Mela Patt can become a major attraction for ancient cultural lovers.
The traditional Dikko Dance, a unique folk dance was also performed on this occasion.
Elaborate security arrangements were made in and around the venue of the festival to thwart any untoward incident.
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