Gujarat, a multi-cultural splendour, is worthy of visit. It has extreme diversities and a lot to offer for everyone. Gujarat is a land of extreme diversity with dry arid desert of Kutch in the North-west of the State a perfect counterpoint to the wet lush forests of Dangs in the South. It is also an...
Bhavnath Mahadev Mela is held at the site/location where the famed Bhavnath Mahadev temple stands. The temple stands at the base of the Girnar hills in Gujarat’s Junagadh city. The temple has its roots in myths and the history of the fair held around the temple is as ancient as that of the temple. The...
If you are a connoisseur of art, music and dance, you must be at the Modhera sun temple to get a real ethereal experience. The starry nights come alive to the rhythmic fervor and musical extravaganza that Modhera features during the pleasant January nights when Modhera dance festival or Uttarardh Mahotsav is held at the...
Fairs and festivals are a part of Hindu culture since ancient times. Mostly religious in nature, these fairs are organized around temple premises. Apart from the spiritual experience, there is also a social and commercial side to religious fairs and festivals of India. One such fair that takes place each year at Tarnetar at the...
Sanskruti Kunj Fair held in the state capital of Gandhinagar each year is one such effort to exhibit culture in all its richness and vivacity. The nomenclature that this annual event has is actually a combination of two words; ‘Sanskruti’ meaning ‘’culture’ and ‘Kunj’ meaning ‘hub’. Thus, Sanskruti Kunj fair is a spectacular cultural hub...
Kartik is a holy month occurring around October-November. The first day of Kartik is celebrated as New Year according to the Hindu calendar. The second day is Bhai Duj and in a fortnight it is full moon time. This heralds a celebration of another kind, a fair held at Vautha, a little-known village in Dholka...
Gujarat’s cultural richness and vivacity show itself in all the festivals celebrated all across the state. Navratri is one such festival that aptly galvanizes the natives of Gujarat into a state of euphoria and celebration. The festival continues for ‘Nine nights’ and features a free flow of devotion and ecstasy when millions of uniquely dressed...
Kite Festivals, also known as ‘Uttarayan’ is one of the initial festivals taking place towards the start of the year and in the state of Gujarat, grandiose celebrations of the festival pull huge crowds from far and wide. The Uttarayan festival indicates that the winters have come to an end and the summer season is...
What is Rann Utsav? Inspired by the vision of our current prime minister honorable Narendra Modi, the iconic Rann Utsav of Kutch can be easily described as a colour filled, vibrant display of the unique culture that represents Gujarat. Amidst the everlasting beauty of one the largest salt deserts in the world, this vibrantly colored...
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