The historic Jhandeji fair of Dehradun is going to start from March 30. A large number of people from India and abroad have started reaching Darbar Sahib for the Jhandeji fair. Every year a flag fair is organized in Dehradun on the fifth day of Holi. Let us tell you that Dehradun’s flag fair is the pride of 348 years. Devotees from all over the country and abroad come to this fair.
Eagle circling the flag fair
It is believed that every year the flag is hoisted. An eagle passes over them while circling. This is considered to be the subtle presence and blessings of Guru Ram Rai Maharaj. It is said that this eagle circles every year on the hoisting of the flag. It is considered to be the blessing of Guru Maharaj.
Who is Shri Guru Ramrai Ji Maharaj?
The history of Jhandeji fair is linked to the existence of Dehradun. Shri Guru Ram Rai Maharaj ji arrived in Dehradun in 1676. Guru Maharaj Ji had planted a huge flag for public welfare in Sri Darbar Sahib and given the message to the people to get blessings from this flag.
Guru Ram Rai Maharaj is the founder of Dehradun.
With this the tradition of darshan of Shri Jhanda Sahib started. Guru Ram Rai Maharaj is said to be the founder of Dehradun. Guru Ram Rai Maharaj Ji was the elder son of the seventh Guru Har Rai of the Sikhs. He was born on the fifth day of Holi in the year 1646 in Kiratpur village of Hoshiarpur district of Punjab.
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