Vautha Mela
The Vautha mela is a large Kartik Purnima fair at the confluence of the Sabarmati and Vatrak rivers near Ahmedabad, famous historically for its donkey and livestock trade alongside a holy dip. Exact dates follow the Hindu calendar and are confirmed before the season.
Deity
Season
Nov
Crowd
High
Venue
Sabarmati–Vatrak sangam, Vautha (near Ahmedabad)
Rituals & observances
In tradition, pilgrims take a holy dip at the sangam on Kartik Purnima; the fair also features a well-known animal fair and folk activity.
Festival highlights
Travel & booking advice
Vautha is a rural site near Dholka; visit as a day trip from Ahmedabad. Facilities are basic during the fair, so carry essentials.
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 Vautha Mela dates before the season rather than publishing an unverified one.
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