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▪ Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti or kite festival held on the 14th January, the, marks the end of winter and return of the sun to northern hemisphere and is hence named "Uttar ayan". On this particular day everybody in Ahmedabad starts the day with kite flying and continues into the night by attaching lamps (Tukkal) to kites so one can see them in the sky.

▪ Modhera Dance Festival

Modhera Dance Festival The Sun Temple at Modhera is positioned in such a manner that the sun's first rays illuminate the deity in the innermost sanctum through the main entrance. During January every year, for 3 days, there is a romantic fete of classical dance against the backdrop of this incredibly beautiful sun Temple that shouldn’t be missed.

▪ Kutch Utsav

Kutch Utsav or Kutch Mahotsava is a unique to the Kutch region held every February or March. The itinerary consists of a guided tour to the important tourist destinations in Kutch –temples, beaches, excavation sites and historical monuments as well as cultural programmes. The cultural events that are held in the various destinations make it an exciting and fascinating experience for visitors.

▪ Rath Yatra

Rath Yatra In the months of June or July a massive procession takes place from the Jagannath (Juggernaut) temple in Ahmedabad. Amidst the chanting of the sacred and Vedic hymns, a sacred chariot is taken out carrying idols Krishna, Balram and Subhadra. If in the area, this shouldn’t be missed. Don’t forget you camera!

▪ Tarnetar Festival

Tarnetar Festival August or September Just 3 hours drive from Ahmedabad, Tarnetar, a quiet hamlet is transformed into a whirl of colour & excitement in the first week of Bhadrapad. The Tarnetar fair is one of the most colourful events in Gujarat & is attended by various tribes of Gujarat. During the festival match making is celebrated over 3 days and 2 nights. It’s another fun filled festival worth viewing.

▪ Janmashtmi

Janmashtmi August/September This festival of Lord Krishna's birth is celebrated every year in the auspicious month of Shravan. It is a cause of special rejoicing in the city of Dwarka, which according to legend, was once the capital of Lord Krishna's empire.

▪Navratri

Navratri is a nine day festival dedicated to Goddess Amba and is held on the very first days of Ashvin in September or October. Navratri is the most important and colourful festival of Gujarat when different forms of the Mother Goddesses are worshipped. People dance the garba and Dandiya Ras through the night in an explosion of colour in all their traditional finery and Garba competitions are held.