President of India has inaugurated five-day long Madhavpur Ghed Fair at Madhavpur Ghed, Porbandar in Gujarat on April 10, 2022.
What is this fair?
- Since 2018, the Government of Gujarat in association with the Ministry of Culture is organising this fair every year to celebrate the sacred union of Lord Krishna and Rukmini.
- Born in today’s Uttar Pradesh, Shri Krishna makes Gujarat his workplace and marries Rukmini, a princess from today’s north-eastern region of our country. According to folk belief, the land of Madhavpur Ghed village has been a witness to their union.
- The Madhavpur Fair connects Gujarat with north-east region in an integral bond.
- Through such events, people, especially the young generation gets a chance to gain knowledge about our heritage, culture, art, handicrafts and traditional cuisine.
- These events also encourage tourism. All the festivals associated with Madhavpur Ghed fair also underline the unity and diversity of India.
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