Maa Ravechi Maa
The
Ravechi fair is held between September and October in Ravechi, which is
near the famous Rann of Kutch. Rail and local transport by road can be
taken to reach to the destination. The Revachi fair is held during month
of September near the famous Ravechi temple. It is also the place of
big tourist attraction. About 30,000 people or more pilgrims and
tourists visit the place. I also saw that the government had arranged
for special buses for the pilgrims to/from the temple and the fair.
History
The Ravechi temple is situated in the
Nana Raava Village in Rapar District of Gujarat in Kutch. The temple is
dedicated to Goddess Ravechi, which is situated on the Local pond of the
village. The temple is said to be built in year 1921. I saw that the
temple was more than 52 feet high. The temple was built by the Pandvas.
The image of the goddess of the temple is said to be self incarnating -
that is, it came out of its own. I was also told by an elder man to see
and worship the ever burning lamp. He told me that lamp known as Akhand
Jyot is a 'diya' which always keeps on burning.
Attraction of the Ravechi Fair
Each fair and festival that takes place
in Gujarat is unique to each other and happens in different parts of the
state. Much of these celebrations turn around particular events and
seasons. Some events are based on the period of harvesting, religious
events, long lived Indian traditions, change of season and so much more.
This is a grand fair held in Bhadra Sud Aatham of Hindu calendar. More
than 30000 people participate in Ravechi Fair and happens to be one of
the most famous fairs and festivals in Gujarat. The many world famous
festivals and fairs in Gujarat have become a great way of exploring its
various cultures, traditions, customs and beliefs. Thousands of
travellers from all across the world visit Gujarat to see and be a part
of the pleasure of this unique Indian state. Ravechi Mataji No Melo is
very famous name speak local people.
Ravechi Fair is an important tourist
attraction of Gujarat. This fairs of Gujarat being mostly religious, the
Ravechi fair is held near the Ravechi Mata temple. Thousands of
devotees come and visit the place and that creates a superb and pious
atmosphere. The home made clothes, homemade fabrics, mirror works,
embroidery and lace works are fine specimens of local handi works of the
womenfolk of Gujarat. The fair's attraction lies in the multi-colored
stalls, which are the most excellent place to buy and spot the local
handicrafts.
Transportation
Various domestic airlines are available
connecting Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Direct trains between Bhuj - Ahmedabad
on meter gauge line and for Mumbai on the broad gauge line from
Gandhidham. State transport buses and private luxury coaches connect
various centres of Gujarat. Bhuj is connected by sta6te highway upto
Bhachau to Ahmedabad by national highway No. 8A 310 km away.
The Ravechi fair of Gujarat is the great
place for people from special culture to unite. People from the
communities like Ahir, Rabari, and Charan take active part in the fair.
Maa Ravechi Maa
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