Madhavpur Ghed Fair

Madhavpur Mela is a religio-cultural fair taking place every year in Madhavpur, a village on the Porbandar coast in Gujarat.

The fair reflects a unique blend of mythology, pilgrimage traditions and cultural connections between western and northeastern India.

Aspect	Details
Temple Association	Madhavpur village has temples of Madhavraiji or Lord Krishna and his consort Rukmini, believed to have been built in the 15th century.
Mythological Link	The fair celebrates the marriage of Lord Krishna and Rukmini around 4,000 years ago, according to Hindu mythology.
North-East Link	The Madhavpur Mela shares its cultural connection with the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.
Lineage Belief	The Mishmi Tribe traces its ancestry to the legendary King Bhishmaka and through him to his daughter Rukmini and Lord Krishna.

PT Facts

State: Gujarat.
Location: Madhavpur village on the Porbandar coast.
Associated Deities: Lord Krishna and Rukmini.
North-East Link: Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.
Theme: Krishna-Rukmini marriage tradition.

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