Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Thousands Attend Annual Mela at Baba Chamliyal Shrine
Every year, a big celebration called a mela happens at the Baba Chamliyal shrine near the border of India and Pakistan.
Thousands of people come to join the mela, which is 322 years old.
People from different religions come to visit.
The BSF, which is like the border police, helps start the mela.
Years ago, people from both India and Pakistan celebrated together, but now Pakistani visitors can no longer attend.
Annual mela held at Baba Chamliyal shrine on the International Border in Samba, Jammu and Kashmir.
Thousands of devotees, including Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs, attended the mela.
The BSF Commandant offered a 'chadar' at the saint's grave to commence the mela.
Approximately 20,000 people gathered at a replica tomb in Saidanwali, Pakistan.
The mela is a 322-year-old tradition and was previously a symbol of Indo-Pakistani bonhomie.
- Who
- Thousands of devotees, including Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs.
- What
- Annual mela at the shrine of Baba Chamliyal.
- When
- Thursday, June (reported).
- Where
- Baba Chamliyal Shrine, near the International Border in Samba, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- To participate in the annual mela and pay respects.
- Event
- Annual Mela
- Location
- Baba Chamliyal Shrine
- Attendees
- Thousands of devotees
- Age of Mela
- 322 years old
- BSF Involvement
- Commandant offered 'chadar'
- Pakistani Attendees
- Restricted
