When men use dhol and ghagra-wearing women dance on Garba music just like no one is watching, that’s when you get to know it’s the festive season in Gujarat. Celebration of various exciting and popular festivals in Gujarat would make you groove while exploring the ancient tradition and vivid culture.
Enjoy various festivals such as livestock decoration and Dahi handi breaking; every festival of Gujarat possesses something special about the festivals. Ensure to enjoy various famous festivals of Gujarat.
Gujarat Top 10 Festivals to Add to Your Bucket List:
1. Navratri
Garba and Navratri are considered the best thing that pops up in everyone’s mind when speaking about Gujarat. This festival comes under the most celebrated festival depicting nine days of worship of Goddess Durga and immersing the idol in holy water on the tenth day.
All these ten days are enriched with music and dance performances, flea markets, various competitions, and exhibitions. Enjoy the most vibrant and colorful culture of the state, along with delicious cuisine and dance.
2. Kite Festival
This festival is considered the biggest festival in Gujarat, and people plan for the festival in advance. Occurs on 14 January every year and depicts the end of winter along with the start of summer and depicts harvesting time.
This stunning festival is considered a part of Gujarat’s official celebration. View several kites flying in the air and enjoy the ecstatic view of the sky.
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3. Rann Utsav
Rann Utsav, the most popular festival of Gujarat, is organized via Gujarat tourism. You could grab an opportunity via this festival to explore various unique places to visit in Gujarat.
The exciting festival includes various activities such as food fiestas, cultural activities, handicraft and handloom exhibitions, adventure sports, and beautiful wildlife. Moreover, you could enjoy the best experience of staying in tents amidst the huge desert. Read More: Kutch Rann Utsav Festival Gujarat 2022 – 2023: Dates, Attractions, and Visitor’s Guide
4. Shamlaji Fair
The Shamlaji fair occurs on Kartik Poornima, which is entirely based on the Hindu calendar, that is devoted to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva that held in November. The fair was held on the banks of river Meshwo near the most famous Shyamlaji fair.
A huge number of tourists gets attracted from across the world during this three-week long weekend. You could also grab the chance to ride on a camel and could, sing the praise of God and also could bathe in the holy river, and could seek blessing along with enjoying the fair.
5. Uttarayan
Uttarayan, also popularly known as Makar Sankranti, is the famous festival of Gujarat that is entirely dedicated to the Sun God. The festival is also called the harvest festival of Gujarat as it depicts the time when harvest season begins along with the beginning of summer.
Moreover, preparation begins days ahead along with people paying a visit to the popular patang bazaar to buy the varying type of kites. Explore the bazaar as they create unique designs that could decorate the sky.
6. Modhera Dance Festival
Here comes another famous festival that occurs close to Uttarayan. A festival is a three-day event that is entirely dedicated to the classical dance form of India. The Modhera dance festival earns its name because of the venue, Modhera Sun temple.
The festival depicts the culture of the Solanki era along with music, art, and dance that overwhelms every tourist. Various unique traditional dance forms are depicted by local talent. Experience the vibrant show of local art forms along with the majestic architecture of the temple.
7. Bhadra Purnima
Bhadra Purnima is the famous Gujarati festival that depicts three day festival for Goddess Ambaji. A small temple dedicated to the Goddess locates in Banaskantha depicts the festival’s location. But, the temple doesn’t possess a Goddess idol.
Instead, the temple includes Vishwa Yatra which is worshipped as a deity. Enjoy varying dance forms such as the folk dance of bhavai and Garba, which makes every tourist happy.
8. Janmashtami
Janmashtami is purely dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is celebrated across India with full enthusiasm. The celebration starts one day before the festival starts with Jhanki decorations that showcase the birth of Lord Krishna. Moreover, the ultimate or final celebration starts with full enthusiasm during midnight when Lord is born.
During the celebration, the idol is bathed properly with honey, Ganga Jal, and panchamrit, and the idol is dressed in entirely new clothes and jewelry. And the next day people break their fast by offering prayers to an idol. Experience the beautifully lit and decorated city that glitter like heaven. Read Also: Krishna Janmashtami: Celebrating The Birth Of Supreme Lord Krishna.
9. Madhavrai Fair
This exotic Madhavrai fair is held in a small village in Gujarat named Madhavpur. Moreover, the stunning fair occurs to celebrate the mesmerizing wedding of Devi Rukmini and Lord Krishna that held place during the Chaitra month of the Hindu calendar.
Enjoy the cultural fair along with the grand pooja at Krishna temple followed by dance and music performances and calm yourself.
10. Beach Festival
The Beach Festival of Gujarat occurs on the popular Tithal beach that enchants a huge number of people. Moreover, various shows are hosted during the festival, and the beach is brightly decorated which enhances its beauty.
You could enjoy dance, music, and various sporting activities, as this beach festival would be an ideal choice to enjoy. You could even play volleyball, cricket, and various other games that could make you overjoyed.
Conclusion
Experience the rich culture of Gujarat that enhances the popularity of the state. Moreover, the place becomes more noticeable due to its festivals and fairs that energize people. So, ensure to visit Gujarat and embrace the culture of the place and truly enjoy it.
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