Dehradun, 28 November (HS). This year, the historic 50th Golden Jubilee Khalanga Mela-2024, org.zed under the aegis of Balbhadra Khalanga Development Committee, Nalap., will create its own identity among the cultural and historical events not only of Uttarakhand but of the entire country. This fair will start from December 1 at Sagartal Nalap.. This information was given by Colonel Vikram Singh Thapa Nedi, President of Balabhadra Khalanga Development Committee while talking to the media at Uttaranchal Press Club on Thursday. He said that this fair will not only bring alive the glorious stories of history, which are related to the Khalanga war of 1814-16, but will also become an ideal platform to convey the story of indomitable courage and sacrifice of Gorkha heroes to the coming generations. he
Told that this year is historic for us. The Golden Jubilee Khalanga Fair connects us with our roots, history and culture. During the press conference, President of Gorkhali Sudhar Sabha Padam Singh Thapa, Vice President Vinay Gurung and Secretary Prabha Shah etc. were present. He told that tribute and cycle rally, puja, havan and bhandara will be org.zed at Chandray. Mata Temple. After this, there will be a cultural evening at Khalanga War Memorial Sahastradhara Road from 6 pm in collaboration with Archaeological Survey of India, Dehradun Division. The main event of the 50th Golden Jubilee Khalanga Fair will start at Sagartal Nalap. from 11 am on the second day of the event. In which there will be historical description of Khalanga war and cultural programs in which Gorkha, Garhwali and Kumaoni folk artists will give their performances. He said that display stalls of local products will be set up in the fair and a souvenir will also be released.
Historical importance of Khalanga fair
This fair is dedicated to the unique valor and sacrifice of Gorkha warriors. When the British army attacked Nalap. Fort several times in 1814-16, the military leader Kunwar Balbhadra Thapa and his brave soldiers displayed unprecedented courage despite their limited resources. Khalanga battle made Gorkha warriors a symbol of bravery. This fair is an effort to bring his story to the masses and show respect to him.
Chief Minister will be involved. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Cabinet Minister, regional MLA and many distinguished guests will be present in this event. Also, historians, intellectuals and culture lovers will make it more grand by becoming a part of this event.
