Makar Sankranti 2024: Mandar Mahotsav cum Bounsi Fair has been started on the occasion of Makar Sankranti in Banka district of Bihar. This fair has been decorated with many types of stalls. Lakhs of people reach this fair. Banka’s in-charge minister cum disaster management minister inaugurated the fair by lighting the lamp. The guests were welcomed with Santhal dance. Many types of stalls have been set up in the fair. Disaster Management Minister inspected the stall of agricultural products. Here the students also presented a welcome song. At the same time, Bollywood artists will also be a part of this three-day festival.
‘The fair evolved with time’
At the beginning of the fair, the Minister in charge said that many types of schemes are being run by the government. The people of Banka are getting its benefits. This fair has been arranged by the government. Minor Water Resources Minister was also present here. He has said that Mandar is our identity. He has been watching this fair since childhood and it has also evolved with time. Government medical college will open here soon. Health services will be better. People here will not have to go out for health services. A lot of excellent information is being given to the people through agricultural exhibitions in the fair. During this, MP Girdhari Prasad has said that the public is turning the festival into a festival.
Security tightened at the fair
The audience was enthralled by the melodious music being presented in the fair. A colorful presentation will be given here by Bollywood artists on Monday. Tight security arrangements have been made in the fair. The police team is ready. Security is tight regarding the crowd gathered at the fair. It is known that people from outside Bihar also come to this fair. People from tribal community from Bengal and Orissa are reaching the fair. Keeping in mind the crowd of the fair, NDRF team has also been deployed. Here many people take a dip of faith in the river. People believe that by taking a dip in the river, their wishes are fulfilled and their sins are washed away. It is believed that the churning took place in the Devasur battle by making the mythological Mandar a churner.
Various types of shops set up in the fair
The atmosphere of the fair is devotional. The atmosphere here has become devotional with the sound of drums, conch shells and bells. Many people worship here. An exhibition of animal husbandry, agriculture and fisheries departments has been organized here. Let us tell you that the stage of the fair has been decorated day and night. The stage has been attractively decorated by artisans. Apart from this, there are beautiful swings in the fair. There are many types of shops in the fair. Arrangements for mobile toilets have also been made. Attractive painting has been installed at the entrance.