The week-long International Minjar Fair concluded on a colourful and traditional note at Chamba on Sunday, with chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu leading the ceremonial Shobha Yatra from Akhand Chandi Palace to Manjri Garden for the traditional immersion of the Minjar (golden tassel) in the Ravi river.
The CM joined the grand procession of local deities, accompanied by cultural troupes, traditionally attired men and women, tourists, traditional drum beaters and contingents of the Himachal Pradesh Police and Home Guards, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region.
As per the age-old tradition, Sukhu offered the Minjar, comprising a coconut, seasonal fruits and a coin wrapped in a red cloth, to the Ravi river, praying for peace, prosperity and a bountiful harvest.