Traditional Fair · Himachal Pradesh
Mahasu Jatar
Durga Devi temple, Mahasu village, Mahasu, Shimla district
Photo of the area: Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A two-day May fair near Shimla with Nati dances and traditional archery.
Held on the third Tuesday of Baisakh near Mahasu village, about 6 km off the Shimla–Kotkhai road, this two-day fair takes place in front of the Durga Devi temple. Nati dances, folk songs and a traditional archery game are the main attractions.
Planning a visit
- When: Usually May. The next dates have not been announced yet.
- Where: Durga Devi temple, Mahasu village, Mahasu, Shimla district, 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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