Langoor Mela starts in Amritsar on the first day of Navaratri

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Amritsar: "Langoor Mela" Starts at Bada Hanuman Mandir On First Day of Navaratri

The boys in Amritsar dressed up as baboons to please Lord Hanuman as the popular Langoor Mela kickstarted at the Bada Hanuman Mandir on the first day of Navaratri on October 17. During the festive season, newborns to youngsters dress like baboons and practice ten days of celibacy. Due to the COVID-19 situation, the devotees were restricted from entering the temple and was instructed to maintain a safe distance. 

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 - 03:02 PM / by Debanshi Das

Tags: lord hanuman, Amritsar, langoor mela

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