SEPTEMBER

An exciting and unique fair held annually at Tarnetar in Saurashtra. The fair coincides with the festival at the Trineteshwar Temple, celebrating the wedding of the legendary Mahabharat hero, Arjuna with Draupadi. The fair is a kind of marriage market for the local tribals - the Kolis, Bharwads and Rabaris.

The traditional costumes, exquisite jewellery and lively folk dances - garba, ras, haro, are the special attractions of the fair, not forgetting the wonderful Tarnetar "Chhatris"- umbrellas with intricate embroidery and mirror work.

Ganesh Chaturthi (Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka)

This day is dedicated to the Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of all good beginnings and success. Held annually, this festival is a ten day long event. The images of Lord Ganesha are installed and worshipped and on the last day these are taken in processions to be immersed in flowing water. The sea front at Mumbai, packed with people, is a spectacular sight.

Ganesh Festival (Pune, Maharashtra)

Celebrated with a lot of merrymaking and gaiety, the Ganesh Festival is dedicated to the Lord Ganesha- the harbinger of good fortune and success. This cultural feast is held to coincide with Ganesh Chaturthi. With classical dance and music performances, a theatre and film festival and folk dances, this is the most popular festival in Pune.