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Gogamedi Fair


Gogamedi Fair is one of the larger fairs held in India. The unique appeal of the fair attracts a large number of tourists from different corners of the world. It is actually an annual fair that is famous for the sell of livestock, handicraft, village crop and attractive handicrafts. It is held in Rajasthan. Visiting the fair is great experience for the tourist as the fair reflect the rich culture and tradition of Rajasthan. Moreover, the various handicraft items available in the fair are a must buy as they reflect the excellent craftsmanship of the local people.

Gogamedi Fair has a great cultural significance. It is actually held to commemorate the regional hero, Goga Veer. Goga is regarded as the snake God and this fair is the result of participation of almost every household. The fair has a great religious significance as it is believed that a snake bite can be treated by chanting the name of the snake God.


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Gogamedi Fair is all set to be celebrated on in the month of August, this year. Indianholiday.com offers online information about Gogamedi Fair.


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Festival Name Festivals Day/Date
Tilak's Remembrance Day 1 Aug, Wednesday
World Breast Feeding Day 1 Aug, Wednesday
World Breast feeding Week 1 - 7 Aug, Wednesday-Tuesday
Raksha Bandhan 2 Aug, Thrusday
Kazri Teej 4 Aug, Saturday
Sitabari fair 4 - 5 Aug, Saturday-Sunday
Friendship Day 5 Aug, Sunday
Quit India Day 9 Aug, Thursday
Janmashtami 10 Aug, Friday
Nehru Trophy Boat Race 11 Aug, Saturday
Goga Navami 11 Aug, Saturday
Independence Day 15 Aug, Wednesday
Parsi New Year (Jamshed Navroz) 18 August, Saturday
Id-ul-Fitr 19 Aug, Sunday
Sadhbhavana Divas 20 Aug, Monday
National Sports Day 29 Aug, Wednesday
Onam Festival 29 Aug, Wednesday
Metemneo Festival 2nd Week Of August
Doll Festival August
Lav - kush Jayanti August
Gogamedi Fair August-September