Religious Festival · Himachal Pradesh
International Shivratri Fair, Mandi
Paddal Ground, Mandi, Mandi
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A seven-day gathering of hundreds of village deities in Mandi, beginning at Shivratri.
Mandi’s Shivratri fair begins with Maha Shivratri and runs for about a week. Deities from villages across the district are carried to Mandi to pay homage to Lord Shiva and Madho Rai, with processions, folk music and evening cultural programmes. The 2026 fair ran from 16 to 21 February; 2027 dates are set by the fair committee.
Planning a visit
- When: Usually February. The next dates have not been announced yet. The last edition was held 16 – 21 Feb 2026.
- Where: Paddal Ground, Mandi, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
- Seven-day International Shivratri Festival begins in Mandi (All India Radio)
- International Shivratri Festival Mandi (Utsav, Ministry of Tourism)
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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