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Shamlaji Fair no medo, which is sometimes spelled as Shamlaji, is a prominent Hindu place of worship, which is located in the Aravali district of Indian state of Gujarat. The Shamlaji temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, was constructed during the 11th century in Chalukya styles of architecture. This shrine is regarded as one of the top three temples of Lord Vishnu in the state of Gujarat. Shamlaji is considered as one of the favorites amongst the archaeologists owing to its majestic grandeur and simplicity. The tourists can witness some of the amazing artworks and paintings portraying the lifestyle and timelines of a bygone era.
History
Though the exact year when the fair was arranged for the first time is not known, it is alleged that the current temple was erected sometime during the 11th century by Solanki rulers. The shrine is believed to have been refurbished approximately 5 centuries back. One can see ruins of several other temples, ancient brickworks, and fractured idols in the vicinity of the Shamlaji shrine.
Best Time to Visit
Since the festival takes place in the month of November, tourists and pilgrims intending to be present at the fairgrounds should schedule a trip accordingly. In 2016, the fair will be held from 11th November-14th November (Fri-Mon).
Gujarat fairs and festivals are well known world wide. It is due to the celebration of numerous fairs and festivals in Gujarat that it is also called the 'Land of fairs and festivals' Around 3500 fairs and festivals at Gujarat are celebrated all the year around. The fairs and festivals of Gujarat can be celebrated for the change of season, at harvesting time of a green field, on some religious event. The significance of Gujarat fairs and festivals is that they take you closer to the rich cultural diversity of the people there. You get to see the customs, ethics, values and beliefs of the people of Gujarat. Moreover, you also get to know the regional cuisine, clothes, etc, during the fairs and festivals of Gujarat. All the fairs and festivals at Gujarat are governed by solar and lunar calendars and are mainly religious in nature. One striking feature of the fairs and festivals in Gujarat is that one can experience the cultural and religious diversity of the place. Some of the fairs and festivals which are celebrated in Gujarat throughout the year are International Kite Festival, Diwali, Holi, Janmashtami, Kutch Mahotsava, Navratri, Shamlaji Fair, Modhera Dance Festival, Tarnetar Fair, Bhadra Purnima and Vautha Fair.
