RAVECHI FAIR (Ravechi Mataji no Melo)

This is a grand fair held in Bhadra Sud Aatham of Hindu calendar during month of September near the famous Ravechi temple The Ravechi temple is situated in the Nana Raava Village in Rapar District of Gujarat in Kutch. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ravechi situated on the bank of large pond of the village This temple is on over 52 feet hightThe temple is said to be built in 1821 Samvat 1878by the Pandvasand image of the goddess selfincarnating This old temple has a range of finely carved ninedomed shrines with porches built is said to have been destroyed by the troops of one of the Babi chiefs There is a shrine smeared with red paint and butter and with five other images at her side is a large statue of Ravechi Mata and Naklank or the Horse incarnation standing on three legs on a pillaron opposite side The goddess is highly venerated by the people of Vagad region of Kutch There is a AkhandJyot a diya lamp which always flaming and worshiped by devotees.The temple is also an attraction point for tourists worldwide Thousands of travelers from all across the world visit Gujarat to see and be a part of the pleasure of this unique Indian state The Ravechi fair of Gujarat is the perfect place for people from different cultures to unite People from the communities like Ahir Rabri and Charan take active part in the Ravechi fair All devotees perform bhajans dance garba at temple site