Pous Mela : The biggest fair of Shantiniketan as well as Bengal

Pous Mela is a major event held in the month of December in Shantiniketan, According to the Bengali calendar, the month of December is called 'poush mash'. As the fair or the mela is held in this month it is called Pous Mela. The mela is organized every year, attracting a large number of people to the place from all over the country.

The first Pous Mela was organized on December 21st, in the year 1895. This event was aided by a trust run by Maharishi Devendranath Tagore who felt the need of bringing together the people of different communities residing in West Bengal. This fair was a platform for social get together and interaction that would lead to bridge the gap amongst the people.