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FESTIVALS · GUJARAT · OCTOBER

Gujarat festivals in October.

4 festivals this month — dates, locations, and travel tips.

Ekta Diwas (Unity Day)

Statue of Unity

Sardar Patel birthday celebrated at the world's tallest statue (182m). Light shows, cultural programs.

October 31

Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations at Kirti Mandir

Porbandar

Annual celebration of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary at Kirti Mandir, his ancestral home and birthplace in Porbandar. Official ceremonies include wreaths, speeches honoring Gandhi as the Father of the Nation, and cultural exhibitions of rare photographs, manuscripts, and memorabilia related to his life and work.

October 2

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.

October (9 nights)

Sharad Purnima Festival

Dakor

Celebrated as the day when Lord Krishna appears as Ranchodrai at Dakor temple. Elaborate processions with temple idols, cultural performances, and rituals commemorate the divine love of Radha and Krishna. Thousands of pilgrims gather for special celebrations.

October (Sharad Purnima full moon, typically mid-October)

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