Historic Jonbeel Mela, a fair with no currency, gets underway in Assam’s Morigaon

The three-day long historic Jonbeel Mela, held annually after Bhogali Bihu near Jagiroad in Assam’s Morigaon district, got underway on Thursday. Large crowds, including tourists gather during the fair to witness the age old barter system in practice between the people of the plains and hills. Tribals from the hills in neighbouring districts and from […]