Festival Calendar
Festivals in Gujarat
12 festivals across Gujarat — organized by month
January
International Kite Festival (Uttarayan)
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad sky fills with millions of kites. International kite flyers. Rooftop parties across the city. Undhiyu and jalebi on every corner.
Kutch Mahotsav
Kutch (Bhuj)
Cultural festival celebrating Kutchi crafts, music, dance. Showcases 16 tribal communities and their art forms.
February
Champaner Heritage Festival
Champaner-Pavagadh
Cultural celebration at the UNESCO site. Classical music, heritage walks, archaeological exhibitions.
March
Maha Shivaratri at Somnath
Somnath
Night-long Shiva worship at the eternally rebuilt Jyotirlinga. Thousands of devotees gather for the all-night vigil.
August
Janmashtami at Dwarkadhish
Dwarka
Krishna birthday celebrations at his legendary kingdom. Midnight festivities, Dahi Handi, temple decorations. One of India premier Janmashtami venues.
October
Ekta Diwas (Unity Day)
Statue of Unity
Sardar Patel birthday celebrated at the world's tallest statue (182m). Light shows, cultural programs.
Navratri Garba
Vadodara
Gujarat is the global capital of Navratri Garba. Vadodara hosts the biggest events with 50,000+ dancers. United Way Garba is legendary.
November
Shatrunjaya Mahotsav
Palitana
Jain pilgrimage festival at Shatrunjaya Hill (863 temples). Mass pilgrimage with special ceremonies.
Kartik Purnima at Somnath
Somnath
Grand celebrations at the first of 12 Jyotirlingas. Special puja during Kartik Purnima. Light festival on the coast.
December
Gir Jungle Trail Festival
Gir National Park
Wildlife festival at Gir celebrating the Asiatic lion. Nature walks, photography workshops, conservation education.
Full Moon Rann Walk
Rann of Kutch
Guided moonlit walks on the white salt desert. The Great Rann glows white under moonlight — surreal experience.
Rann Utsav
Kutch (Bhuj)
4-month desert festival at the Great Rann of Kutch. White salt desert under full moon. Cultural performances, handicraft exhibitions, tent city accommodation.