write about the fairs and festival of western india.
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Western India serve as a source of great joy and spirit for the people dwelling in this region of the country. The culture and traditions of different states of northern India differs from each other and the fairs of particular state are their representatives. Northern India houses a combination of various ethnicities which is most appropriately portrayed through the Fairs of Western India.
Fairs of Gujarat
A number of fairs are held in the state of Gujarat imparting fun and frolic in lives of people. Bhavnath fair is organized in the Bhavnath Mahadev Temple of Girnar, Junagarh at the time of Mahashivratri in the month of February. This colourful fair continues for five days. Lord Shiva is worshipped in this fair and it is believed that Lord himself visits the shrine during this. Another important and colourful fair of Gujarat is Tarnetar fair which is held at Temple of Shiva or Trinetreshwar. The fair is associated with the 'swayamvara' of mythical character Draupadi. The fair is accompanied by exquisite folk songs and folk dances. Shamlaji Melo, also known as Kartik Purnima Fair is a two week fair held in the month of November. The fair witnesses a huge gathering of people belonging to different communities. It is organized in Shamlaji Temple which is a famous Vaishnav shrine. Another grand fair of Gujarat is Vautha fair which is organized at Vautha at the confluence of two rivers the Vatrak and the Sabarmati. The fair is one of the largest fairs of the state. Vichitra fair is organized in a village named Gunbhakhari in Sabarkantha district. It takes place after a fortnight of Holi festival. The fair is accompanied by enthusiastic celebrations with drums, folk songs and dances
showcasing the cultural heritage of the state.
Fairs of Maharashtra
Great enthusiasm and spirit can also be observed in the fairs of Maharashtra. Among the important fairs of this state, Changdeo fair is one which takes place at Changdeo, a holy place. The sanctity of this place is due to the presence of Purna and Tapi rivers.
Fair of Daman and Diu
. A grand fair is held in Daman and Diu known as Gangaji fair. Celebrated in the month of March, this fair takes place at Somnath Madadev temple located at the village of Dabhel. Myths say that owing to the requests of a true devotee of Lord Shiva, a monk, a shivlinga appeared miraculously appeared here during 19th century. The temple was however built in 1972-73 and this marked the initiation of this fair. The fair is accompanied by various religious rituals and holy baths in the sacred water of a tank.