The sheer geographic diversity of Gujarat,
from the Arravalli, Satpura and Sahyadari mountain ranges
to the sea, the forests of South Gujarat to the desert
of Kutch, makes it home to a variety of cultures. Various
tribes and communities have made Gujarat their home-the
Bhils, Garasias and Ratwas of the hills, the Kolis of
the coast and saline desert, the Bharwads and Rabaris
of the grassslands. The best way to experience this
range of colour and culture is to witness fairs and
festival celebrations that take place in the rural countryside.
Send a
surprise back home to
your near & dear
ones and make
their day!!!
Organised by Gujarat tourism
to promote Kutch, the festival features dances,
music, handicraft demonstrations and excursions
to places of tourist interest in Kutch district.
At the confluence of 3 rivers,
the Chitra Vichitra fair attracts tens of thousand
tribals, in colourful attires and artistic ornanaments
(Date : 15th March 1999.)
one hour from Ahmedabad, the 7-river confluence of Vautha
hosts a major livestock fair where gaily decorated
camels and donkeys are sold by the rivershores.
Janmashtami is the
birthday of Lord Krishna, the re-incarnation of
Lord Vishnu who gave us the vital message of the
Bhagwat Gita - the guiding principles for every
Hindu.
