Saturday, September 17, 2011

Bhadrapada Ambaji Fair : At Ambaji Village in Gujarat, When it is held, Dates in upcoming years


Bhadrapada Ambaji Fair : At Ambaji Village in Gujarat, When it is held, Dates in upcoming years

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.

Current & Upcoming years:

12th September 2011 (Monday)
30th September 2012 (Sunday)
19th September 2013 (Thursday)

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