Gujarat is famous for its spirit of festivity. There
are around 3500 fairs and festivals celebrated in the state every year.
These fairs constitute the cultural heritage of Gujarat. Most of them
are celebrated have strong historical or mythological background behind
their existence. A number of fairs are celebrated exclusively by the
tribal population. Therefore, through these fairs, one can get to know
the customs and traditions of the tribal people of India. Infact, these
fairs are a reflection of the country's cultural diversity. The
experience of witnessing these traditional extravaganzas so closely is
definitely unique.
Bhavnath Mahadev Mela
Bhavnath Mahadev Mela is celebrated near the Bhavnath Mahadev Temple,
situated at the foothills of Mount Girnar, in the Junagarh city of
Gujarat. The fair takes place on the auspicious occasion of
Mahashivratri. It is organized in the month of February and lasts for
five days.
Chitra-Vichitra Mela
Chitra-Vichitra Mela is a purely tribal fair that takes place in the
Gumbhakhari village, which falls under the Sabarkantha district. The
village is located almost on the border of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The
venue of the fair is near a temple overlooking the rivers Sabarmati,
Aakar and Vakar.
Shamlaji Melo
Shamlaji Melo takes place in a small town, Shamlaji, in Gujarat. The
town is situated on the Delhi-Ahmedabad highway of India. Shamlaji Melo
is also known as the Kartik Poornima fair, as it is celebrated on the
full moon day in the month of Kartik.
Tarnetar Mela
Tarnetar Mela is one of the most popular fairs of Gujarat. It is
organized in a village called Tarnetar, situated at a distance of around
75 kilometers from Rajkot. It is an annual three day fair and is
celebrated during the months of August-September and is also called the
Trinetreshwar Mahadev Fair.
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