Excelsior Sports Correspondent
MACHHEDI (KATHUA), Sept 10: Machhedi, nestled in the hilly terrain of District Kathua, came alive with the vibrant colours of the Pahari tradition during the grand two-day annual Dangal Mela.
Over 30,000 enthusiastic attendees, adorned in local attire, congregated at the Mela Ground in Machhedi, creating an atmosphere of festivity, cultural richness, and camaraderie.
In the two day event, Colonel Mahan Singh (Retd.), DDC Chairman of Kathua, was the chief guest, who declared the event open. Besides, Jeewan Lal Lalhal, Ex MLA; Haider Malik, Ex MLA; Kishor Kumar, DDC Member; Kamal Kumar and Dharam Singh, both BDC Chairpersons; Sarpanch Machhedi Karim-ul-Deen; Ex Sarpanch Khushi Ram; and numerous other prominent persons of the area were present.
Col Mahan Singh stressed on enhancing sports infrastructure in rural areas for the broader goal of promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among the residents, particularly the youth.
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