LUNI FAIR

Luni Fair is celebrated in the village of Luni located in Lunangdham in the Mundra Taluka of Kutch District, Gujarat. It is an annual celebration held on the day of Chaitra Sud Tritiya and Chaturthi (March-April) . The fair is organized in the famous temple of Lord Ganesh (known as Lunangdham) in Luni village, the village is popularly known as 'Luni-Ganesha. The Preacher of 'Kutch Maheshwari Meghwal Samaj' - Lunangdev, son of Matang Dev was a devotee of Lord Ganesha. He lived in the village of Luni, even though he was here for a short duration of time. Lunangdev constructed this temple with the belief that Lord Ganesha will take care of the villagers. Ever since the construction of the temple, the Luni Fair has been held every year in honor of Lord Ganesha. During the fair, Maha aarti is performed for Lord Ganesha along with Katha/ Santvani, cultural programs and more. The visitors celebrate by indulging in cultural and spiritual experiences, joyrides and delicious local food.