Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Jonbeel Mela to Celebrate Unity in 2026
The Jonbeel Mela is a special fair that will happen in January 2026 in Morigaon.
It's a big event where people from many villages, including those from the hills and plains, will come together.
They will bring food and other items to trade using an old system called the barter system.
On the second day, there will be a special ceremony where hill and valley farmers will exchange things.
Important people from the government, like the Chief Minister of Assam, will also be there.
This fair is all about showing unity and friendship among different communities.
Jonbeel Mela will be held from January 22 to 24, 2026, in Morigaon.
The fair will feature a barter system and a historic exchange ceremony between hill and valley farmers.
People from more than 20 villages, including Karbi Anglong and Meghalaya, will participate.
Assam Chief Minister and other dignitaries are expected to attend the 'rajdarbah'.
The event aims to celebrate unity and brotherhood among the people of the hills and plains.
- Who
- People from more than 20 villages, including Karbi Anglong and Meghalaya, and Assam dignitaries
- What
- Jonbeel Mela, a heritage fair celebrating unity and brotherhood with a barter system and historic exchange ceremony
- When
- January 22-24, 2026
- Where
- Banks of Jonbeel, alongside the Jagiroad-Morigaon connecting road, Morigaon
- Why
- To celebrate unity and brotherhood among the people of the hills and plains, and to maintain the tradition of the barter system
- Event
- Jonbeel Mela
- Location
- Banks of Jonbeel, Morigaon
- Dates
- January 22-24, 2026
- Organizer
- Gova Deoraja Royal Palace
- Key Attendees
- Assam Chief Minister, Ministers, MLA, Tiwa Autonomous Council CEM
- Unique Feature
- Barter system and historic exchange ceremony
- Participating Villages
- More than 20, including Karbi Anglong and Meghalaya