Madhavpur Ghed Fair
The Madhavpur Ghed fair, held around Ram Navami at the coastal village of Madhavpur near Porbandar, celebrates the wedding of Lord Krishna and Rukmini with a ceremonial procession over several days. Exact dates follow the Hindu calendar and are confirmed before the season.
Deity
Krishna
Season
Mar – Apr
Crowd
Moderate
Venue
Madhavrai Temple, Madhavpur (near Porbandar)
Rituals & observances
In tradition, the festival re-enacts the divine marriage of Krishna and Rukmini, with a decorated palanquin procession, folk performances and rituals at the Madhavrai temple.
Festival highlights
Travel & booking advice
Madhavpur is a small coastal village, so accommodation is limited during the fair — many visitors base in Porbandar. It sits on the Dwarka–Somnath coastal road.
Book 6–10 weeks ahead
Stays and cabs fill fast and tariffs climb during peak festival days.
Time your darshan
Plan queues around the aarti timings to avoid the heaviest crush.
We handle logistics
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Exact festival dates change each year with the Hindu calendar. We confirm Madhavpur Ghed Fair dates before the season rather than publishing an unverified one.
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