Sirsa

Sirsa District lies in the extreme west corner of Haryana. It is situated on the banks of the Ghaggar with an area of 4,277 sq km. The old name Sairishaka is mentioned in the Mahabharata.

Cotton is the main agricultural yield. Wheat, gram, barley and mustard are other crops. Old festivals and traditions of observing Amavasya and Poornima in Lunar month are still followed by the people. The festivals of Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Muslims and Christians are also celebrated. Shahpur Begu, Sikanderpur, Ram Nagria, Gurdwara Guru Gobind Singh, Dera Baba Sarsai Nath, and tomb of Khawaja Pir are the places of religious importance.All tour and Travel needs for India by Indian travel agent.

Fairs and Festivals
Hola Fair
Hola Fair is a socio-religious fair celebrated in Sirsa District, Haryana. It is held at Jiwan Nagar on Chet Badi-1 (March-April) every year. The fair is celebrated with much pomp and splendor by the people belonging to Namdhari Sect. Mass marriages among Namdharis are also conducted during this occasion.

Mela Baba Boota Singh
Mela Baba Boota Singh is a famous fair celebrated at Suchan in Sirsa District of Haryana. It is held during the harvest festival of Baisakhi.

This annual event is dedicated to a revered saint named Baba Boota Singh. It is an occasion on which people from far and near gather together to celebrate.

Mela Sacha Sauda
Mela Sacha Sauda is a unique type of fair held at Sirsa town on the last Sunday and at Shahpur Begu and Jagmalwali on the first Sunday of every month. It is celebrated in memory of Faqir Shah Mastana, a great saint of the Radha Swami cult. Scintillating Special Holidays with us.

Mela Baba Bhuman Shah
Mela Baba Bhuman Shah is a prominent fair celebrated in Sirsa District of Haryana. This annual event is held in memory of a revered saint named Baba Bhuman Shah. The fair is held at different places at different times, depending on the historical dates on which the saint is believed to have paid a visit.

Mela Ram Dev
Mela Ram Dev is a popular fair held annually in Sirsa District, Haryana. It is celebrated in memory of Ram Dev Ji Maharaj, who is thought to be a saint of Tanwar-Rajput clan. The fair is held annually at Kagdana, Ludesar, Ellenebad, on Magh Sudi-10 (January-February), on Magh Sudi-9 at Kurangawali and bi-annually at Mandi Dabwali on Bhadon Badi-10 (August-September) and Magh Badi-10 (January-February).

Mela Shah-Bu-Shah
Mela Shah-Bu-Shah is a prominent fair held at Panihari, situated in Sirsa District of Haryana. It is held in the memory of a revered saint named Shah-Bu-Shah.

This fair is celebrated on the first day of the Hindu month of Record Bhadrapada. On this auspicious occasion, people throng to the place and pay their humble respect to the saint, at his tomb situated in this village.

Tourist Destinations
Tilyar Lake Tourist Complex
Tilyar Lake Tourist Complex, established in 1980, is located at Sirsa, about 259 km from New Delhi. It is a huge complex with facilities such as guestrooms, restaurant, bar, and a mini zoo. The lake forms an important part of its set up, covering over an area of about 132 acres.Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.

With the facilities for adventure sports facilities such as kayaking and boating, the lake attracts a large number of tourists, especially on weekends and holidays. Other facilities include rest house, gift shop, angling, children's park, and a filling station.