Bhadrapada Ambaji Fair

One of the most ancient and revered temples in India, is the temple of goddess Ambaji, situated in the Ambaji village in Gujarat.

Bhadrapadaa Ambaji fair is an annual fair held in the Ambaji village, near the temple, where Lakhs of devotees gather from all sects and communities to offer prayers to goddess Amba and perform religious rituals. 

The fair has special significance for the farmers as the month of the fair-Bhadrapadaa, indicates the end of a long and tiring month of monsoon harvests.

When is it held?

Bhadrapada Ambaji fair is held every year in August-September at Ambaji. It corresponds to Hindu month of Bhadrapada. This fair is specifically more important to farmers as it symbolizes the end of busy monsoon season for them. In 2009 it will be held on 4th September.

Upcoming years:

04th September 2009 (Friday)
23rd September 2010 (Thursday)
12th September 2011 (Monday)
30th September 2012 (Sunday)
19th September 2013 (Thursday

Multicultural Fair:

Over the years the fair is becoming very popular. According to statistics, around 15 Lakhs people are supposed to attend the fair this year. One noticeable feature is that, not only Hindus, but Jains, Sikhs, and even Muslims attend this Mela.

The reasons might be different for all of them, but, the basic fact remains that it has truly become a multicultural fair and a culmination of many traditions and religions.