The Western most state of the Indian sub continent, Gujarat is often described as the land of fairs and festivals. The colorful state of Gujarat is synonymous to fun, frolic and unlimited entertainment. The state owes its rivalry nature to the numerous occasions, be it the beginning of a new season, time for harvesting the first crop, or some religious cause taken from India's rich treasure of mythological traditions. Every occasion is marked by a fair or appropriate festival and during this time the whole state throbs with life and becomes vibrantly colorful.

The Jewel of the West is a culturally rich state and hence is designated as a hot tourist destination that has been luring people from all over the country from time immemorial. The state with the longest coastline takes you on a journey of its cultural and historical diorama. The whole state is doted with innumerable historical spots and religious spots, wildlife sanctuaries and hill resorts. With such a wide variety at its disposal, the religious and cultural life of people is dominated by the numerous fairs and festivals that form the lifeline of Gujarat.

Governed by the lunar calendar of age old astrology, the fairs and festivals of Gujarat are charted. Every season and every month has their own celebrations. Abounding around a religious cause and associated with gods and Goddesses, an estimated 3500 fairs and festivals take place every year. The ideal location for such grand events is generally the river sides, sea shores, hills and confluences of rivers. The Full Moon day is chosen to be the best day.

The whole state is lined up with a host of fairs and festivals throughout the year. Some of the notable names are the International Kite Festival and Modhera Dance Festival in January, Bhavnath Fair in February, Janmasthami in July-August and Navratri in September-October.