British Raj Halted 1000-Year Tamralipta Royal Fair; Revived in 1998

• The Tamralipta Public Health and Cottage Industry Fair, patronized by the Tamralipta Royal Palace in Purba Medinipur, is nearly 1000 years old.
• Initiated by King Shri Lakshmi Narayan Roy ~975 years ago, the fair was stopped during British rule.
• It was revived in 1998 as the Tamralipta Public Health, Agriculture, and Cottage Industry Fair, Tamluk, with royal family patronage.
• The Indian Postal Department has issued postage stamps recognizing its historical significance.
• Currently led by Dr. Dipendra Narayan Roy, the fair runs until December 31st and includes an international seminar.

Why It Matters: A 1000-year-old royal fair, halted by the British, thrives again, celebrating heritage and community.