Religious Festival · Himachal Pradesh
Makar Sankranti Fair at Brajeshwari Devi
Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Kangra
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A seven-day Makar Sankranti fair at Kangra’s Brajeshwari Devi temple.
At Makar Sankranti the Brajeshwari Devi temple in Kangra holds a seven-day fair with special worship of the goddess. Butter offerings, flower decorations and devotional singing are part of the celebrations, and pilgrims take holy dips in the Ban Ganga.
Planning a visit
- When: Usually January. The next dates have not been announced yet.
- Where: Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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