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Mela Patt, also pronounced as "Patte ru Kodd" in Bhaderwahi is a three days festival held annually on Nagpamchmi symolizing Nag Culture at Khakhal (village in Bhaderwah). [1]
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Mela Patt, also pronounced as "Patte ru Kodd" in Bhaderwahi is a three days festival held annually on Nagpamchmi symolizing Nag Culture at Khakhal (village in Bhaderwah). [1]
The festival Mela Patt is named after the Sanskrit term for silken cloth "Patt Vastra". During these three days, people from all backgrounds, regardless of caste and creed, actively participate in Mela Patt in large numbers.[ citation needed ] Mela Patt has its roots in the sixteenth century when Emperor Akabar [2] awed by the spiritual power of Raja Nagpal, the ruler of Bhaderwah honered him with substantial wealth as a gesture of respect to the serpent God Nag Raj Vasuki including metallic vessels, gold and silver ornaments, silk fabrics and musical instruments. [3]
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