Fast, Fairs and Festivals of India Fast, Fairs and Festivals of India
DEVA MELA
Celebrated In : Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh)
Significance : Annual Urs of Haji Waris Ali Shah
Time of the festivity : October - November
Main Place of Activity : Shrine of Sufi Saint
The annual Urs of Haji Waris Ali Shah is celebrated during the months of October-November at Deva 10 km. from Barabanki. This fair attracts pilgrims from as far as Pakistan and the middle -east countries. The shrine of the Sufi saint is much revered by Mulsim pilgrims all over the world.