Fairs and Festivals
Rath Yatra
On this day the divine rath(Chariot) rolls out on Puri broadway carrying the idols of Lord Jagannath, brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. It throws up the vibrant and captivating display of age old tradition, mythology and lure of Orissa. Join us to witness and have the ropes of the chariots as millions of devotees do every year.
Konark Dance Festival
Every year during December 1-5 in the backdrop of the spectacular black pagoda Konark,ORISSA- is organised a show case of Indian classical dance forms in which the very best exponents come to perform. Be there to absorb the rhythms of graceful movements performed live.
This special festival is a must if you love the Indian traditional dance and music. more..
Bihu
Making the beginning of agricultural season is Assam's most important festival, Bihu. It is celebrated during mid-April with much pump and gaiety. Plan to enjoy the most lucid dance festival where it truly belongs.
Bhramhaputra Darshan
This festival is tribute to the majestic river- Bramhaputra, which after a long journey in the upper reaches of the great Himalayas enters India through Arunachal Pradesh. The festivity spans three days in January.
Enjoy the traditional dances and sports, exhibition of handicrafts and lots of fun and frolicking arranged for the occasion.
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Ravechi Fair
Ravechi Mata Temple is located near Nana Reva in Rapar Taluka of Kutch. A grand fair is held on Bhadra Sud Atham of Hindu Calender. More then 30 thousand people participate in Ravechi Fair, mainly Ahir, Rabari & Charan communities. Special buses are made available during the fair. Ravechi Fair It is celebrated in GUJARAT during Aug – September.Paradise for photographers and culture lovers. For dates and details please contact us at
Chitra-Vichitra Mela IN GUJARAT
This fair, one of the largest, purely Adivasi (tribal) fairs attended by around 60,000 to 70,000 tribal people. It takes place every year in the village of Gunbhakhari in Sabarkantha district, very near the borders of Rajasthan. It is held a fortnight after Holi, the festival of colours.(MARCH)
Tribals dancing at the fair site A Garasia woman at the fair
The site of the fair is attractive as the temple overlooks the rivers Sabarmati, Akul and Vyakul. The name of the fair is derived from Chitravirya and Vichitraviraya, the sons of King Shantanu, who are believed to have lived here and been cured of diseases which afflicted them.
The fair attracts large numbers of Bhils (tribals) who come from all the surrounding districts using every imaginable form of transport. The Garasis and Bhil tribals dress in their customary colourful costumes. The costume of the men generally consists of a blue shirt, dhoti and a red or saffron turban.
Women don ghaghras (embroidered skirts) which have a circumference of as much as 20 yards, and are covered from head to foot with ornate and heavy silver jewellery. They use liquid kumkum (vermilion) to colour their cheeks and lips a brilliant red, while their eyes are outlined with kajal (kohl).
Every group that comes to the fair carries its own drum making the atmosphere come alive with the incessant beat of numerous drums. The fair also acts as a venue for betrothals, as tribal youth use this opportunity to find their future spouses.
. This fair takes place in the village of Gunbhakhari in Sabarkantha District, very near the borders of Rajasthan. It is held a fortnight after the Holi Festival. The fair site is attractive, as the temple which is its focus overlooks the rivers Sabarmati, Akul and Vyakul. It is one of the largest purely adivasis fairs of the border region and attracts large numbers of Bhils who come from all the surrounding districts using every imaginable form of transport. The name of the fair is derived from Chitravirya and Vichitravirya, the sons of King Shantanu, who are believed to have lived here and been cured of diseases which afflicted them.
The Garasia and Bhill adivasis dress in their customary colourful costumes. the men's costume generally consists of a blue shirt, dhoti and a red or saffron fenta or turban. Women don ghagharas which have a circumference of as much as 20 ioyards, and are covered from head to foot with ornate and heavy silver jewellery, using liquid kumkum or vermilion to colour their cheeks and lips a brilliant red, while their eyes are outlined with kajal.
Every group visiting the fair carries its own drum, so that the atmosphere comes alive with the incessant beat of numerous drums. The women sing folk songs, and everyone dances. The dancing and drumming continue for hours until everyone is exhausted. Over a hundred stalls hold food and drink, and sweets of various kinds. Silver ornaments can be bought and household articles as well. Here, as in other fairs, there is a giant wheel, and a merry-go-round which never cease to spin. Excursions:
Not far from here is Khedbrahma 30 kms. where one may visit the temple of Brahma, one of the few in India. The nearest major town is Mehsana, 133 kms. while Ahmedabad too is within easy motorable distance.