The Narsinghji Fair is celebrated in Gomitpur in the Ahmedabad district of Gujarat. This fair is celebrated in the months of January/February and is spread over for a period of almost 4 days.
This fair is both religious and secular in nature. It provides secular entertainment in the form of shops, rides and cultural events and it is religious, as its history suggests. This fair is a complete entertainment package for anyone who decides to drop by. Apart from the cattle trading that goes on there are various small shops selling food stuff, sweet delicacies of the state, handicrafts and many other curios.
Apart from the usual stuff, there are a whole lot of other activities that take place at the fair. Music performances, Dance programs and many other artistic performances are displayed by the artists who come from across the country. You will also find a large number of stalls and shops which are temporarily erected selling utensils, pottery, handicrafts, garments etc. The entrance to the fair is very cheap and hence allows the common man to come and enjoy the fair and its spirit along with their loved ones.
People go from all over Gomitpur, Ahmedabad and thoroughly enjoy this fair. This fair is for all ages and for all types of people. The fair offers something for everybody. It is very popular amongst the general people and all they wait anxiously for this day.
The Narsinghji Fair is a very vibrant atmosphere to be in and that is what the people want, to keep them going.
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