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Minjar

Minjar is a traditional harvest festival celebrated in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The festival derives its name from the minjar, a tassel-like ornament made of silk or cotton that is traditionally worn or presented as a symbol of prosperity and blessing. Minjar is closely tied to the agricultural cycle and the early monsoon harvest, reflecting gratitude for seasonal rains and crop yields.

The principal event of the Minjar festival is the Minjar Mela held in the town of Chamba

Regionally, Minjar is most strongly associated with Chamba, but similar harvest-related celebrations and the use of

and
nearby
areas,
typically
during
the
Hindu
month
of
Shravan
(July–August).
The
celebrations
feature
processions,
music,
dance,
and
cultural
performances,
along
with
stalls
selling
handicrafts
and
local
foods.
A
distinctive
aspect
of
the
festival
is
the
distribution
of
minjar
tassels
to
attendees
as
a
token
of
blessing
and
good
fortune,
a
practice
that
reinforces
communal
ties
and
shared
prosperity.
People
dress
in
traditional
attire
for
the
celebrations,
and
local
temples
are
often
focal
points
of
the
activities.
tassel
ornaments
appear
in
related
communities
in
the
broader
Himachal
region.
The
festival
is
seen
as
an
expression
of
cultural
identity
for
residents
and
a
point
of
interest
for
visitors
seeking
to
experience
the
area’s
folk
traditions,
music,
and
crafts.