{"id":225,"date":"2015-03-09T13:52:42","date_gmt":"2015-03-09T13:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kutchtourguide.com\/blog\/?p=225"},"modified":"2016-08-09T10:42:53","modified_gmt":"2016-08-09T10:42:53","slug":"kutch-land-of-festivals-fairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kutchtourguide.com\/blog\/kutch-land-of-festivals-fairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Kutch \u2013 Land of Festivals & Fairs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Kutchi people are closely attached to culture & tradition of Kutch. It is the land of Festivals and Fairs by which the real culture and tradition are revealed. Many god and goddess cultural festivals are included in Kutchi people\u2019s life. Religion and religious fairs are co-connected in Kutch\u2019s culture. You can enjoy all these fairs and festivals with very affordable Kutch tour packages. Here are some of the fairs those are celebrated with joy and happiness.<\/p>\n

Jakkha\u2019s Fair<\/h2>\n

This is the largest fair being celebrated in Kutch. It is celebrated for continuously three days People, in the time of Navratri, come by waling to this fair from different villages. Traditional dresses and a pinch of Kutch\u2019s real culture are seen in this fair. People sing songs at night times and enjoy this fair.<\/p>\n

Hajipir\u2019s Fair<\/h2>\n

This fair is celebrated in the memory of saint \u201chajipir\u201d. Not only Muslims, but people of all religion participate in this famous fair. This fair represents the true non-secularism of Kutch. It is located near about 100 kilometres from Bhuj city.<\/p>\n

Mandvi\u2019s Ravadi Fair<\/h2>\n

This fair is held on the day of Janamastami. There are two fairs related to this festival. One is the \u201cNani Ravadi Fair\u201d and another one is \u201cMoti Ravadi Fair\u201d. On the next day the city have \u201cRathyatra\u201d where the deities of their god are taken out in a procession to temple.<\/p>\n

Dada Mekan Fair<\/h2>\n

On very holy festival of mahashivratri, this fair is celebrated for the remembrance of the great saint of Kutch, \u201cDada Mekan\u201d. He has spent his whole life in dessert to help anyone lost in the great ran of Kutch, with the help of their great partners a dong and a donkey.<\/p>\n

Bhujia Fair<\/h2>\n

This fair is celebrated at the famous hill \u201cBhujiyo\u201d which is located in the city of Bhuj. This fair is celebrated to pray \u201cNaag Dev\u201d the god of snakes. The temple of \u201cNaag Dev\u201d is located at the top of bhujia hill.<\/p>\n

Other fairs and festivals celebrated in Kutch are:<\/p>\n