Not only the people in Surat, but entire Gujarat is a festive state. People celebrate the regional and national festivals with great zeal and harmony. The two main festivals for which the state of Gujarat is known for is Navratri and Uttarayan.
If you are planning to visit Surat, then you can pick the time of these festivals so that you can also enjoy the festive aura of the town.
Navratri
Navratri is a 9 days long festival in which huge idols of Goddess Durga are set in large compounds. From evening to midnight, every day, people play Garba before the Goddess. Garba is a traditional dance form of Gujarat, where people dance in circles following the same steps. The music, the colorful, traditional attires of the people, and the inebriation are just unforgettable.
Uttarayan
This festival is also known as Makar Sankranti in many parts of India. It is a day when the sun enters the Northern Hemisphere. On this day people share the joy by flying kites and a number of delicacies are prepared at home.
The Gujarat government also organises a week long International Kite Festival in different cities of Gujarat. The festival is an important milestone of Gujarat Tourism as people from all over the world participate in the Kite Festival.
Surat International Textile Expo
The expo is held every year to promote the brand “Surat” and unleash national and international textile business opportunities. Although the main aim of the Expo is trading, everyone can attend to shop from the exhibition held along and get contacts of the best resellers and wholesalers.
The city also celebrates Holi, Diwali, and other regional and national festivals with great enthusiasm. You can also travel to Surat via intercity cab and enjoy the festive aura of the town.
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