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J&K Government Revises Mela Pat Holiday Dates in Bederwah, Bhalla
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 08:36 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir administration has issued a revised schedule for the local holiday associated with the Mela Pat festival in Bederwah and Bhalla.
The state government of Jammu and Kashmir issued an official notification altering the dates of the local holiday that marks the Mela Pat festival in the Bederwah and Bhalla regions. The revision aims to align the holiday with the updated festival calendar and to avoid clashes with other regional events.
According to the notice, schools, government offices and many private establishments in the affected areas will observe the holiday on the newly announced dates. Authorities have advised the public to adjust their plans accordingly and to cooperate with local officials for smooth conduct of the festivities.
The change was communicated through the Department of Tourism and the local administration, and copies of the notification have been posted on the official Jammu and Kashmir government website. No further details on the exact new dates were provided in the source material.
Residents are expected to benefit from the revised schedule, which is intended to facilitate better participation in the traditional Mela Pat celebrations while minimizing disruption to daily activities.
The government has urged citizens to stay updated through official channels for any additional adjustments before the festival commences.
According to the notice, schools, government offices and many private establishments in the affected areas will observe the holiday on the newly announced dates. Authorities have advised the public to adjust their plans accordingly and to cooperate with local officials for smooth conduct of the festivities.
The change was communicated through the Department of Tourism and the local administration, and copies of the notification have been posted on the official Jammu and Kashmir government website. No further details on the exact new dates were provided in the source material.
Residents are expected to benefit from the revised schedule, which is intended to facilitate better participation in the traditional Mela Pat celebrations while minimizing disruption to daily activities.
The government has urged citizens to stay updated through official channels for any additional adjustments before the festival commences.