Madhavpur Ghed Fair

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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