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Dangs Darbar is a three-day annual cultural extravaganza coinciding with the Holi festivities. The festival is celebrated in the Dang district, located in the Saputara Hills of India. A conspicuous festival of Dang tribe, inhabitants of wooded region Saputara, the Dang Darbar is celebrated just few days before Holi. The exact venue of this festival is Ahwa near Saputara but the festival has drawn its name from the Ahwa Darbar, a one–time venue assembly (Darbar) venue for English ministers and mandarins during the Raj era. Now, the name has been changed to Jamabandi Durbar and the District Collector officiates at it.
A large number of tribal inhabitants and visitors come to attend one of the most colourful and attractive festivals of the Dangs during this festival. The sight transforms to bright and gung ho from dry and serene. A galore of men and women attired in riots of colour are seen agog with festivities during the Darbar. Nomad tribes carry a shehnai (wood-wind instrument) and other musical instruments with them.
All men wear lion clothes which are complimented with a waistcoat and coloured turban. Women are robed in saree and blouses with heavy silver jewellery. The carnival ground can be seen abuzz with activities and merchants who come to sell their products. Dang Darbar, a three day festival, witnesses many activities like folk dances, Raas, Garba programs, songs and dramas. It also provides a platform to search for brides and grooms.
History
The origin of the fair can be traced back to the colonial period when the British supervised a meeting of Naiks and Rajas hailing from the aforementioned regions. They were conferred with titles to honor their services to the empire and East India Company as well as received pensions for a lifetime. That tradition is still adhered to in letter and spirit amidst celebrations where tribesmen and tribeswomen wear colorful costumes as well as intricate silver jewelry.
Ancient musical instruments like ‘Tadpur’ and ‘Kahalia’ are played along with dholaks, drums, and other percussion instruments. Time-honored dance styles like ‘ras’ and ‘garba’ are performed in the presence of tourists, tribal people, and merchants who flock to the event from nearby cities and towns like Daman, Surat, Khandesh, and Nasik.
Best Time to Visit
Since the festival takes place during the month of March, it is recommended to plan a trip during this period.
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