The riches of Ahmedabad and religious passions of the
citizens, make the city a great place to experience
festivals. Be it fireworks during Diwali or kite flying
during Makar Sankranti, the colours of Holi or the dances
of Navratri, Id or Ramzen, fasting on Janmashtami or
drinking bhang on Shivratri, pilgrimages to Palitana
for Mahavir Jayanti or walking to Dakore in the full
moon, X'mas eve parties or New Year dances, the people
of Gujarat are leaders in enjoying their holidays.
Send a
surprise back home to your near & dear ones and make their Day !!!
Makar Sankranti or Uttran,
is one of the most popular festivals of Gujarat,
when millions of kites crowd the skies over Ahmedabad,
and Gujarat tourism hosts an international kite
festival attracting enthusiasts from the world
over.
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.
Diwali, the festival of lights, commomerates the day when lord Rama returns to Ayodhya, lord Vishnu rescued Goddess Lakshmi from king Bali, and lord Krishna’s victory over the dreaded demon, Naraksura.
The Muslim festival of Mahuram has been celebrated with the Tazia procession for centuries in Ahmedabad. Mughal emperor Jehangir, with his favourite wife, Noor Jahan, was a regular visitor to Ahmedabad during Mahuram.
