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3 Day Mela Patt concludes 9/8/2016 11:32:03 PM Early Times Report bhaderwah, Sept 8: Three day Mela Pat concluded here at Khakhal Mohalla , Bhaderwah here today in which thousands of people of all walks of life participated. . Bhaderwah is one hilly place that is deep-rooted in custom and tradition and has centuries old rich culture of hospitality, fairs and festivals. Fairs hold a unique place in the cultural history of the region here. August, September and October are the months when the major crops ripe and people celebrate and rejoice. Of all the fairs that Bhaderwah celebrates, `Mela Patt' is the one that is celebrated with the most fervour. Tradition has it, that Raja Nagpal of Bhaderwah started this festival sometime in the 16th century with the blessings of Lord Nag Vasuki.The royal robings that were presented by King Akbar to Raja Nagpal of Bhaderwah in his honour are displayed during three day long Mela Patt celebration.According to the legend, the Mughal Emperor Akbar had summoned Raja Nagpal at his Darbar.Nagpal entered the Darbar hall and took his seat without bowing to the emperor. But before Akbar could take any drastic decision against Nagpal, his ministers tactfully sought Nagpal's appearance at the darbar the next day before the emperor. Raja had a restless night and in a wink of sleep, he saw Nag Vasuki in a dream and got his blessings to attend Akbar's court the next day.It was decided that Raja would enter the hall through a small window, compelling him to bow automatically. Next day instead of bowing his head, his legs projected from the window. This enraged Akbar, but before the emperor could issue some fatal orders, a hooded serpent appeared in the stately turban of the Raja.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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