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Dehradun's Jhanda Mahotsav Begins: Discover Why Devotees, Some for Decades, Are Drawn to This Festival
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Dehradun's Jhanda Mahotsav Kicks Off: Global Devotees Witness Historic Flag Hoisting
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08-03-2026, 22:10
Dehradun's Jhanda Mahotsav Kicks Off: Global Devotees Witness Historic Flag Hoisting
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Dehradun's Jhande Ji Mela commenced on March 8 with the hoisting of a 94-foot-tall flag under Shri Mahant Devendra Das Maharaj's guidance.
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The festival attracts devotees from across India (Punjab, Haryana, UP) and abroad (Australia, Spain, Canada, Dubai), some attending for decades.
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Attendees like Guntaj Singh (15 years), Ram Singh Saini (50 years), and Paramjeet Kaur (47 years) express deep faith and peace.
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A unique tradition involves adorning the Jhande Ji with three types of 'gilaaf'; this year's hoisting was after more than 100 years.
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Devotees share stories of wishes fulfilled, such as Jaspreet receiving Spanish citizenship, reinforcing their multi-generational belief.
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