Q. With respect to Indian fair and festivals, which of the following fairs celebrates the integral bond between Gujarat and Northeast India?
Answer:
Madhavpur Ghed Fair
Notes:
- The five-day long Madhavpur Ghed Fair was inaugurated by the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Madhavpur Ghed, Porbandar in Gujarat. The Madhavpur Ghed Fair is being organised by the Government of Gujarat in association with the Ministry of Culture since 2018 every year to celebrate the sacred union of Lord Krishna and Rukmini. The Madhavpur Fair connects Gujarat with the northeast region in an integral bond.
- Sonepur Cattle Fairis held on Kartik Poornima (the full moon day) over the months of November and December in Sonepur, Bihar on the confluence of river Ganges (Gandak). It is also known as Harihar Kshetra Mela and it attracts visitors from all over Asia. To date, it is the biggest cattle fair in Asia. It was historically started by the Suryawanshi Bais Kings of saran.
- The Kolayat Fair is held in Kolayat, Bikaner. It is also called the Kapil Muni Mela. This fair is observed on the banks of the Kolayat Lake.
- The Pushkar Fairis an annual multi-day livestock fair and cultural fete held in the town of Pushkar near Ajmer. The fair starts with the Hindu calendar month of Kartik and ends on the Kartik Purnima. The Pushkar fair is one of India's largest camel, horse and cattle fairs.