Ras Mela Kamalganj

রাস মেলা কমলগঞ্জ

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Arts & CultureKamalganj/Moulvibazar
Dates22 November 2026Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
CrowdLargeAbout 100,000 people
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThis is a staging of Manipuri classical
Language["bn"]Currency: BDT
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Ras Mela Kamalganj in Kamalganj/Moulvibazar

Ras Mela at Madhabpur village near Kamalganj, Moulvibazar, is the principal festival of Bangladesh's Manipuri community, centered on Moha Ras Lila, a classical dance-drama reenacting the Radha-Krishna story. Held at the Kartik-Agrahayan full moon, it draws roughly 100,000 people to a rural Sylhet-division setting, performed in distinctive Manipuri dance costume.

Kamalganj's Ras Mela was introduced to Manipuri society by Maharaj Jaysingh, the raja of Manipur who reigned from 1764 to 1799, and has been observed at Madhabpur village in Moulvibazar since the Manipuri community settled in the area in the mid-19th century.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

This is a staging of Manipuri classical dance, a distinct ethnic minority tradition with its own costume, technique and language, brought to the area by Manipuri royal patronage in the 18th century and preserved by the community after their mid-19th-century settlement in Moulvibazar

02

The mystery stays covered

The performance, Moha Ras Lila, unfolds specifically at the Jora Mondop temple in Madhabpur's Shibbazar area and opens with Gustha Lila, a cowherd-boy dance sequence, before the main Ras performance

03

The city starts moving

Attendance around one lakh makes this one of the larger single-site religious fairs in Sylhet division, concentrated in two adjoining villages rather than a city

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival opens with Gustha Lila

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a dance depicting cowherd boys

The sacred route

Living ritual

before the main Moha Ras Lila performance reenacts the Radha-Krishna rasalila through Manipuri classical dance at the Jora Mondop temple

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

22 November 2026

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Modest clothing is appropriate given the religious nature of the performance and temple setting; comfortable, sturdy shoes suit the unpaved village grounds better than sandals.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["bn"] · BDT

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map23.71 N, 90.41 EOpen in Google Maps

Kamalganj/Moulvibazar, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Nearest airportZYL — Osmany
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Ras Mela Kamalganj?

Ras Mela Kamalganj is listed for 22 November 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ras Mela Kamalganj take place?

The festival is listed in Kamalganj/Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kamalganj/Moulvibazar, Sylhet, Bangladesh

How big is it?

Large: 100000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLen.banglapedia.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates22 November 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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