Traditional Fair · Assam
Jonbeel Mela
Dayang Belguri, Dayang Belguri, Morigaon
Photo of the area: BhuyanBhaskar, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A centuries-old community fair where goods are still traded by barter.
Held at Dayang Belguri in Morigaon district since the fifteenth century, the Jonbeel Mela brings Tiwa and other hill and plains communities together to exchange goods by barter. Assam Tourism lists it for 16–18 January.
Planning a visit
- When: 16 – 18 Jan 2027. These dates are estimated from the usual pattern and have not been officially announced. Check closer to the time.
- Where: Dayang Belguri, Dayang Belguri, Morigaon, Assam.
- 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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