Poush Mela

Poush Mela

Poush Mela is an annual fair and festival that takes place in Santiniketan, West Bengal, India marking the harvest season. Commencing on the 7th day of the month of Poush, the fair officially lasts for three days, although vendors may stay up until a month later. The key characteristic of this fair include its live performances of Bengali folk music, notably baul music.

ee also

* Santiniketan
* Visva-Bharati University
* Birbhum
* Baul
* Culture of Bengal


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