Srinagar, Nov. 27 -- Amid a grand ceremony, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar inaugurated the week-long Jhiri Mela 2023 here on Monday, marking the annual commemoration of the martyrdom of 'Baba Jitto' the farmer Saint and revolutionary.

Owing to its rising popularity, the event drew a massive crowd of devotees from across the Country. Anticipating the huge rush, the government has made elaborate arrangements to provide the visitors a memorable experience.

The Jhiri Mela 2023 promises a week filled with cultural, religious, and traditional festivities, uniting communities and celebrating the legacy of Baba Jitto.

The congregation is organised every year in the memory of Baba Jitto, a farmer saint who sacrificed his life five ...