Jonbeel Mela

Jonbeel Mela Jonbeel mela is the Oldest Barter system fair in the world. This mela is celebrated from 15th century AD During the occasion a huge bazaar is held.
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A three day Tiwa community fair held the weekend of Magh Bihu at a historical place known as Jonbeel. It's 5km from Jagiroad in Morigaon district of Assam and 60 km from Guwahati. The mela is said to be begun not later than 15th century AD. It was first organized ago by the Tiwa (lalung) and the Ahom kings to discuss the prevailing political situation. A few days before the mela starts communities

and tribes like Tiwa, Karbi, Khasi, Jayantia of the North East come down from the hills with products and interchange their merchandise with local people in a barter system It is said to be high tech age Barter system is still alive. After the mela takes place , an Agni puja (Fire Worship) is performed for the Well-being of the mankind. The mela starts with the community fishing in the Jonbeel wetland.

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Jonbeel Gaon
Jagiroad

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