Excelsior Correspondent
BHADERWAH, Sept 8: The three day long annual Mela Patt devoted to Lord Vasuki Nag began here this evening with religious fervor.
The historic Mela Patt is organized to commemorate the meet between Mughal emperor Akbar and King Nag Pal of Bhaderwah.
Mela Patt is celebrated every year on Nagpanchmi and hundreds of people converge on this occasion at Khakhal Mohallah to pay obeisance to the bravery and spiritual powers of Raja Nag Pal.
The festival was first celebrated in 16th century by King Nag Pal, the ruler of small principality then called Bhadarkashi presently known as Bhaderwah.
The event is organized seven days after the conclusion of Kailash Yatra.
The traditional Dikko Dance, a unique folk dance, was also performed on this occasion and this remains a regular feature of the festival and people irrespective of religion, cast and gender participate in it.
Ashok Kumar, Manager Dharmarth Trust said that this festival is not only the symbol of religion but it also depicts our proud historical background and mutual brotherhood.
On this occasion, display of ‘Patt’ was performed with complete rituals.
The royal robbing that was presented by King Akbar to Raja Nagpal of Bhaderwah in his honour was also displayed during the ‘Mela Patt’.
People installed many stalls of eatables, toys, religious books etc at the venue.
Manoj Kotwal, a Nag devotee from Bhaderwah said: “I have been watching this festival since my childhood.”
Another Nag devotee, Sharat Koul, 54, said: “I enjoyed our tradition and this is one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. We hope all people get blessings of Lord Vasuki Nag during this festival.”
Elaborate security arrangements were made for the event.
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