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The Jaydev Kenduli Mela, an annual event, has been continuing for over five-six centuries, honouring Jaydeva. It is organized on the occasion of [[Makar Sankranti]]. It starts on the last day of the [[Bengali calendar]] month of [[Poush]] and goes on till the second day of [[Magh (Bengali calendar)|Magh]]. It covers a large area, from the temple and extends for about 2 km. <ref name= ‘jaydev1’/><ref name= ‘jaydev2’/> <ref name= ‘jaydev3’>{{cite web| url = https://www.festivalsofindia.in/kenuli-mela/ | title= Kenduli Mela 2023 - Jan 14 2023 (Saturday) | work= |publisher= Festivals of India | access-date = 15 July 2023}}</ref>The other famous fair of Birbhum, the [[Poush Mela]] is held for three days from the seventh day of Poush.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wbtourism.com/fairs_festivals/festival_bengal.htm | title = Poush Mela | access-date = 15 July 2023 | publisher = West Bengal Tourism | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20010222105932/http://www.wbtourism.com/fairs_festivals/festival_bengal.htm | archive-date = 22 February 2001 | url-status = dead }}</ref> | The Jaydev Kenduli Mela, an annual event, has been continuing for over five-six centuries, honouring Jaydeva. It is organized on the occasion of [[Makar Sankranti]]. It starts on the last day of the [[Bengali calendar]] month of [[Poush]] and goes on till the second day of [[Magh (Bengali calendar)|Magh]]. It covers a large area, from the temple and extends for about 2 km. <ref name= ‘jaydev1’/><ref name= ‘jaydev2’/> <ref name= ‘jaydev3’>{{cite web| url = https://www.festivalsofindia.in/kenuli-mela/ | title= Kenduli Mela 2023 - Jan 14 2023 (Saturday) | work= |publisher= Festivals of India | access-date = 15 July 2023}}</ref>The other famous fair of Birbhum, the [[Poush Mela]] is held for three days from the seventh day of Poush.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wbtourism.com/fairs_festivals/festival_bengal.htm | title = Poush Mela | access-date = 15 July 2023 | publisher = West Bengal Tourism | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20010222105932/http://www.wbtourism.com/fairs_festivals/festival_bengal.htm | archive-date = 22 February 2001 | url-status = dead }}</ref> | ||
The fair is an occasion for local people to whatever they need: cooking utensils, fishing nets, plastic items, ready-made clothes et al. An impressive variety of local handicrafts is a major attraction, particularly for the tourists. Giant merry-go-rounds and other play attractions are there. The food stalls draw people in large numbers. The entire area is lit up in the evening. <ref name= ‘jaydev3’/>A day prior to the mela days [[Baul|bauls]], [[Kirtan|kirtaniyas]], [[Sant (religion)|sants]] and [[Satguru|satgurus]] are cordially welcomed. On the first day of the fair, which happens to be the [[Makar Sankranti]] day, people in large numbers take a dip in the cold waters of the [[Ajay River|Ajay]] and the fair formally commences. The mela comes to an end on the fourth day. In 1982, the district government authorities took charge of the fair. Since then, there has been improvements in sanitation, drinking water lighting security etc. <ref name= ‘jaydev3’/> | The fair is an occasion for local people to buy whatever they need: cooking utensils, fishing nets, plastic items, ready-made clothes et al. An impressive variety of local handicrafts is a major attraction, particularly for the tourists. Giant merry-go-rounds and other play attractions are there. The food stalls draw people in large numbers. The entire area is lit up in the evening. <ref name= ‘jaydev3’/>A day prior to the mela days [[Baul|bauls]], [[Kirtan|kirtaniyas]], [[Sant (religion)|sants]] and [[Satguru|satgurus]] are cordially welcomed. On the first day of the fair, which happens to be the [[Makar Sankranti]] day, people in large numbers take a dip in the cold waters of the [[Ajay River|Ajay]] and the fair formally commences. The mela comes to an end on the fourth day. In 1982, the district government authorities took charge of the fair. Since then, there has been improvements in sanitation, drinking water lighting security etc. <ref name= ‘jaydev3’/> | ||
Thousands of people gather at Joydev Kenduli to savour a piece of life in rural India. It is a three-day non-stop affair.<ref name= ‘jaydev4’/>The major attraction of the mela is the singing [[Baul|baul|. They entertain people throughout the night. It is ‘a unique blending of religion, music, songs, poetry, folk lore, and livelihood’. Many people refer to it as the baul mela. There are around 78 [[Akhara|akharas]] in Jaydev Kenduli and many of them set-up [[Pandal|pandals]] with stage, lights, and sound system. <ref name= ‘jaydev2’/> Bauls are a comparatively small group of mystic minstrels, who earn a livelihood by singing with the [[Ektara|ektara]], exert a substantial influence on the culture of Bengal. <ref name= ‘jaydev4’/> | Thousands of people gather at Joydev Kenduli to savour a piece of life in rural India. It is a three-day non-stop affair.<ref name= ‘jaydev4’/>The major attraction of the mela is the singing [[Baul|baul|. They entertain people throughout the night. It is ‘a unique blending of religion, music, songs, poetry, folk lore, and livelihood’. Many people refer to it as the baul mela. There are around 78 [[Akhara|akharas]] in Jaydev Kenduli and many of them set-up [[Pandal|pandals]] with stage, lights, and sound system. <ref name= ‘jaydev2’/> Bauls are a comparatively small group of mystic minstrels, who earn a livelihood by singing with the [[Ektara|ektara]], exert a substantial influence on the culture of Bengal. <ref name= ‘jaydev4’/> | ||