Jukaroo Mela is celebrated in
Pangi Valley of
Chamba District in
Himachal Pradesh. This mela falls on the new moon of Magh or Phagun after the
Shivratri.
It is observed as a day of rejoicing to mark the arrival of spring. In the morning, the people visit the houses of relatives and friends and exchanges sweets. Jukaroo lasts till the people have visited all their relatives.