Tarnetar Fair in Gujarat celebrated with great festivity
Tarnetar is a village in the Surendranagar district of the state of Gujarat in India. It is situated near the city of Thangadh. At the feet of lord Trinetreshwar, Tarnetar Mela (Tarnetar Fair) is held.
As per historians the temple was built in 10th century by Pratihar kings and in 19th Century king Karanvirsinhji in fond memory of his daughter Karanba renovated.
Also, its is belived that Swayamvar of Arjun and Draupadi was held in the village.
Tarnetar Mela is celebrated on Bhadarva month’s3th, 4th and 5th day. Day of Rushi Panchami out of 3 days is believed to be the best.
The Mela is very popular in Saurashtra. Lakhs of people from nearby places visit and enjoy the mela.
People take holi deep in Tarnetar Kund, after doing rituals. Taking deep in the kund is considered as pious as taking deep in Ganga river.
52 feet long flag is offered to to the lord Trinetreshwar.
During the festival traditional music, dance, costumes and arts of Gujarat form the major highlight.
