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Madhavpur Ghed Fair            

13th April, 2022

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Context: The President of India, inaugurated five-day long Madhavpur Ghed Fair at Madhavpur Ghed, Porbandar in Gujarat.

About the Madhavpur Mela:

  • Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection with the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Mishmi Tribe traces its ancestry to the legendary King Bhishmak and through him to his daughter Rukmini and Lord Krishna.
    • Bhismaknagar, located near Roing in the lower Dibang Valley district, also finds mention in Kalika Purana.
  • The festival celebrates the immortal journey which Rukmini undertook from Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat with Lord Krishna.

 

Background:

  • Since 2018, the Government of Gujarat in association with the Ministry of Culture is organizing this fair every year to celebrate the sacred union of Lord Krishna and Rukmini.
  • Folk-story of marriage of Shri Krishna and Rukmini shows that how ancient is the cultural unity of India and how deep were the roots of our social harmony.
  • According to folk belief, the land of Madhavpur Ghed village has been a witness to their union.

 

Significance:

  • The Madhavpur Fair connects Gujarat with north-east region in an integral bond.
  • Through such events, young generation gets a chance to gain knowledge about our heritage, culture, art, handicrafts and traditional cuisine.
  • These events also encourage tourism.
  • It gives special identity in our cultural tradition.
  • All the festivals associated with Madhavpur Ghed fair also underline the unity and diversity of

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