The Barabanki Fair is organized at Dewa every year with great pomp and show. Barabanki fair is organized at Dewa which is 10 km. from Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh. Barabanki is known for the dargah of Haji Waris Ali Shah, respected Sufi saint. The commemoration of the sacred shrine of the Sufi saint Haji Waris Ali Shah is celebrated as Barabanki Mela. Every year thousands of people gather from all parts of India to take part in the fair. It promotes feelings of communal harmony and peace among all. The fair is organized to commemorate the teachings of the saint. It is also referred to as `Dewa Mela.`

Celebration of the Barabanki Fair
The Barabanki fair continues for a period of ten days. It begins with the ritual of chaddar offering where several sheets of silk fabric are placed on the tombs of the Sufi saint. Pilgrims gather in Barabanki to pay their homage to the Sufi Saint and enjoy the religious fair. The ten day fair starts with the ceremony of chaddar presentation. Silk Sheets are placed on the tombs of Haji Sahib. Cultural activities like Mushaira, Kavi sammelan, Music Conference and Debate are organized.

The most indispensable part of the Barabanki fair is that people from diverse Islamic countries, including Pakistan come to celebrate this fair.

Connectivity of the Barabanki Fair
The Dewa can be accessed from other parts of India and the closest railway station to the place is located 13 km away at Barabanki. Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport in Lucknow is the neighbouring aerodrome. Buses can also be availed from Barabanki, Faizabad, Lucknow, Ayodhya and different other cities of Uttar Pradesh.

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