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Gujarati and Rajasthani festivities overflow with rhythm, devotion, and color. They feature 9 continuous nights of Garba circle dancing during Navratri, the spectacular international kite festival, and massive temple fairs.
Cultural HighlightsGarba & Dandiya Raas, International Kite Flying, Bestu Varas, Chopda Pujan & Desert Fairs
🌕 Ashvin Shukla Pratipada - Navami📍 Aso Navratri
Navratri Garba & Dandiya
The world's longest dance festival honoring Goddess Amba (Durga) with synchronized Garba and Dandiya Raas circles.
View Regional Puja Guide →🌕 Solar Transit into Makara📍 International Kite Festival
Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti)
A sky-filling kite flying celebration when the Sun begins its northward journey, accompanied by Undhiyu and Chikki.
View Regional Puja Guide →🌕 Kartik Shukla Pratipada📍 Nutan Varsh
Bestu Varas (Gujarati New Year)
The New Year day following Diwali marked by account book sanctification (Chopda Pujan) and exchanging 'Saal Mubarak'.
View Regional Puja Guide →🌕 Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami📍 Gokulashtami in Dwarka
Janmashtami (Dwarka)
Massive celebrations at the Dwarkadhish Temple marking the birth of Lord Krishna in His royal capital.
View Regional Puja Guide →🌕 Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya - Panchami📍 Trinetreshwar Mahadev Mela
Tarnetar Fair
A vibrant tribal fair around the Trinetreshwar Shiva temple known for ethnic costumes, folk dances, and matchmaking.
View Regional Puja Guide →🌕 Winter Months (Nov - Feb)📍 Kutch Desert Festival
Rann Utsav
A massive cultural carnival celebrating the arts, crafts, and music of Gujarat on the white salt desert of Kutch.
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