Uttar Pradesh ·
Ballia
A Ganga-side eastern UP town known for the ancient Bhrigu Temple and its large annual Dadri Mela fair. Ballia sits on the Ganga near its confluence with the Ghaghara, at the far eastern edge of Uttar Pradesh. The town’s Bhrigu Temple, dedicated to the sage Bhrigu, draws pilgrims year-round, but Ballia is best known regionally for the Dadri Mela, a large annual fair held on the Ganga floodplain each November-December that combines a cattle market, crafts stalls and religious bathing.
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Why Ballia?
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- Bhrigu Temple
- Dadri Mela Ground
- Suriya Temple
Ballia at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Bhrigu Temple: An ancient Ganga-side temple dedicated to the sage Bhrigu.
- Dadri Mela Ground: The Ganga floodplain site of Ballia’s large annual cattle-and-crafts fair, held each November-December.
- Suriya Temple: A locally significant temple dedicated to the sun god.
Sightseeing Places
- Bhrigu Temple: An ancient Ganga-side temple dedicated to the sage Bhrigu.
- Dadri Mela Ground: The Ganga floodplain site of Ballia’s large annual cattle-and-crafts fair, held each November-December.
- Suriya Temple: A locally significant temple dedicated to the sun god.
Temples
- Bhrigu Temple: An ancient Ganga-side temple dedicated to the sage Bhrigu.
- Suriya Temple: A locally significant temple dedicated to the sun god.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 96 km from Ballia.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Ballia railway station, about 0 km from central Ballia.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Ballia (Apr, May, Jun) averages 25–37°C with about 49 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Ballia (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 27–33°C with about 224 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Ballia (Oct, Nov) averages 19–29°C with about 121 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Ballia (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 11–23°C with about 0 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 37°C and lows of 25°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 27°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
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Spiritual & Religious
Religious Significance
- Summary: Ballia is in Uttar Pradesh province of India. Ballia is an ancient city.
- Famous For: Known for Bhrigu Temple, Dadri Mela Ground and Suriya Temple.
- Overview: Ballia is in Uttar Pradesh province of India. Ballia is an ancient city. Many great saints and sages of India had their ashrams in Ballia, including 'Valmiki', 'Bhrigu', 'Durvasa', 'Parashara muni' and 'Jamadagni.'
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Significance
Hinduism is major religion in Ballia city, with 92,299 Hindus (88.39%), followed by 10,851 Muslims (10.39%) and 1.22% following other religions, includes Sikhs (0.23%), Christians (0.13%), Buddhists (0.04%), Jains (0.01%) and not stated (0.81%).
Spiritual Significance
Hinduism is major religion in Ballia city, with 92,299 Hindus (88.39%), followed by 10,851 Muslims (10.39%) and 1.22% following other religions, includes Sikhs (0.23%), Christians (0.13%), Buddhists (0.04%), Jains (0.01%) and not stated (0.81%).
Frequently Asked Questions
Ballia is most comfortable in January, February, March, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is April (average high 37°C) and the wettest months are May, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 96 km away. The nearest railway station is Ballia railway station, about 0 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Bhrigu Temple, Dadri Mela Ground and Suriya Temple.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 21°C to 37°C over the year, with about 1073 mm of rain in total.
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