- Sati Pradha Mela
Sati Pradha Mela or (pattharon ka mela) is an annual event held in
Dhami , NorthIndia . It is said to mark the death of local queen Sati, who died in 1904. At the celebration, people gather to be divided in two groups which much engage each other in a stone throwingbattle . The battle traditionally goes on for several hours. The group with the least amount ofwounded members will be declared winner of the event.Local
police and doctors are available at the event to treat theinjuries .External links
* [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20031008/himachal.htm#5 "Stone pelting fair an annual event", The Tribune, October 8, 2003]
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