Shri Renukaji Fair dedicated to the mother of Lord Parashuram (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) is held during the last five days of Kartik Month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in Himachal Pradesh. Shri Renuka Fair 2023 is from November 23 to November 27. On the Ekadasi day during the fair (November 23), Lord Parashuram visits his mother Goddess Renuka who is worshipped in the form of lake – Renuka Lake – here. Shri Renukaji Fair Legend In one of the most famous stories in Hindu Puranas, Renuka the wife of Rishi Jamdagni and mother of Lord Parshuram was suspected for infidelity. Obeying his father’s orders, Lord Parashuram beheaded his mother. But later Rishi Jamdagni regretted his anger and asked Lord Parshuram to bring her back to life and he brought her back to life immediately. ( There are several versions of this story ). After the incident Lord Parshuram left to live a life of solitude in Mahendra Mountain and promised to visit his mother on the Karti