JANMASHTMI LOK MELA MAHSTAV- WADHWAN

‘Janmashtami Lok Mela Mahotsav’ is organized every year in Dudhrej Wadhwan City of Surendranagar district, Gujarat. Janmashtami is a grand celebration to commemorate the appearance of Lord Krishna, who is believed to be the Supreme Lord or the Lord of the Lords. Janmashtami is the celebration of joy, love, and divinity. Every year Janmashtami Lokmelo is held for four days on Randhan Chhath, Shitala Satam, Janmashtami and Navamof as per Hindu Calendar (during August). People of different communities and classes from nearby regions come to enjoy this Janmashtami Lok Mela in large numbers. The fair is a major attraction for visitors due to its cultural programs, folk dances, music, Handlooms and Handicrafts and Janmashtami Sankranth. Half a century ago, Wadhwan Rajvi started the fair at the railway station ground to highlight the cultural tradition of the city. After Tarnetar Mela, Wadhwan's Janmashtami Lokmelo is famous worldwide. The Wadhwan fair has become a unique legacy of folk dhadakkan. The charm of mela is the same as the ancient times, colorful with joy in the morning and shining with lights at night. The visitors can experience the culture and enjoy the dance by tribal community, traditional musical instruments, folk songs, folk stories, joyrides and relish delicious local cuisine.