Chitra Vichitra Fair

Traditions/Rituals
Chitra Vichitra Fair is a hit event among the tribal of Gujarat. Tribal women gather at the river to mourn their dear departed ones. Countless tribal dressed in beautiful traditional costumes attends the fair. Men wear blue shirt, dhoti and red or saffron turban and the women wearing ghagharas (skirts) are covered from head to toe with exquisite silver jewelry. Every group visiting the fair carries its own drum and puts up lively dance performances. The whole atmosphere comes alive with the incessant beat of countless drums.

The Chitra Vichitra fair is a colorful celebration of the tribal culture & costumes of the Bhils. Tribal use this occasion to find their spouses. Numerous stalls in the fair display the best of rural handicraft including exquisite silver jewelry. In addition to this, breathtaking performances by the skilled jugglers add to the attraction of the fair. A visit to this fair is sure to give you a close look at the rural lifestyle of Gujarat.

Location
Chitra Vichitra Temple, which is located at a place where Aakar, Vakar and Saraswati rivers meet.

Time
April - 11th - 2002

Shamlaji Melo

Traditions/Rituals
Shamlaji Melo is a great spectacle of fun and frolic in which tribal of Gujarat participate with total zeal and enthusiasm. The fair is also known as Kartik Purnima Fair and attracts countless tribal not only from Gujarat but also from the adjoining state of Rajasthan. The fair stretched for about two weeks and provides a great opportunity to the experience the summits of zeal and enthusiasm.

The fair is also popular with the tribal people of the area, particularly the Bhils, who revere Shamlaji, the deity they refer to as 'Kalio Bavji', the dark divinity. Visitors participate in the fair in groups and sing devotional, carrying religious banners. Apart from a darshan of the deity in the temple, a bath in the river Meshwo is also considered auspicious.

Location
Shamlaji , a little town located on ahmedabad - delhi highway

Time
November - 30th- 2001
November - 20th- 2002

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