Amritsar, Sept. 22 -- The city of Amritsar witnessed the vibrant beginning of 'Langoor Mela', a nine-day unique and spiritual festival that commenced on Monday during the auspicious period of Navratri.

Celebrated with immense devotion and energy at the Bada Hanuman Mandir, this traditional fair also holds a special association with the renowned Durgiana Tirth Temple.

The 'Langoor Mela' marks a deeply symbolic ritual for hundreds of devotees, who make vows to the deity and, upon their wishes being fulfilled, dress their children as langoor, a symbolic monkey form representing Lord Hanuman.

The fair begins with a special ritual where participants, especially the children, take a holy dip in the sacred pond at the temple complex, mixed wi...