Mela Chiraghan (Festival of Lamps)...mrach contest

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Mela Chiraghan (Festival of Lamps)


When: 25 - 27 Mar 2011 (annual)


Where: Baghbanpura




Baghbanpura's Mela Chiraghan festival celebrates the death anniversary of Sufi poet Shah Hussain. Thousands of candles set in earthenware lamps are lit by disciples as whirling dervishes dance to the tunes of drums and recite Kafis written by the saint.
Nearly half a million people from every corner of Pakistan and every religion come to attend the festive extravaganza. All sorts of ethnic foods are served from savoury street snacks like gol gappas and fruit chaats to bhang-laced papppars from the cannabis plant.

The festivities and handicrafts reflect the folklore and traditional rituals of Punjabi mystics and culture and celebrations continue throughout the night.

[Raigaan]

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