Dear Travel Mate,

As you may be aware, the year 2006 has been announced as the ‘Tourism Year’ in Gujarat. The state has just had a tremendous event in the ‘International Kite Festival’, where thousands of participants from around the world and India basked in the celebration as the Tourism Year got unveiled in Joie de Vivre. We invite one and all to tour the land of Gujarat where Life is a Celebration.

The state of Gujarat offers kaleidoscopic insights into life-rich heritage, grandeur of rare architecture, breathtaking scenic beauty, untamed exotic adventure spots, wildlife habitat, a great legacy and culture that’s probably one of the oldest civilizations, abode of extraordinary artisans and weavers.

There is never a dull day in Gujarat as shades of celebration, sung through folklores and a platter full of festivals is served almost every other day.

Come March 12 and two more exciting culture curries would come calling; a spiritual programme at the serene Jain pilgrimage Palitana-March 12 and an enthralling Holi festival on March 14 at Dakor, a landmark devout of Lord Krishna.

Palitana is a ‘must visit' destination, if you wish to witness what the subtle combination of human enterprise, architectural skills, philanthropy and collective religious fervour can achieve. The entire summit of majestic mount Shatrunjaya, where the Palitana temples are located, is crowned with about 900 temples, each rivaling the other for beauty and magnificence, presenting an awe-inspiring spectacle to devotees and visitors.

Because of its sanctity, every devout Jain aspires to climb to the top of the mountain at least once in his lifetime. The Parikrama festival is an arduous devotion as it commands stringent code for climbers. The Parikrama ( a sacred visit, performed along a circular circuit) covers a path through six sacred shrines and is meant for inner reconciliation and to return to innocence by sacred convictions.

Marvel comes in profusion in Palitana… and, if the memories are to linger, take home the cherished artifacts and pieces of flamboyance from the Palitana craft bazaar to sway your emotions in eternity.

March 14 shall dole out a totally difference feel, the one to make you go drench in delight...the holi festival at Dakor on March 14. The gala, celebrated in the Falgun Purnima (full moon day) marks one of the many important events at Dakor. Dakor, a small town down south Ahmedabad at around 90 km, is a celebrated shrine of Lord Krishna.

The festival of colours, Holi sprays euphoria all over as thousands of devotees nestle in utter bliss. And, what better way than the sacred Bhogas/ Prasad at the food courts to feel the taste of devotion. Dakor is renowned for "gotas" - a fried delicacy much in demand by pilgrims and tourists alike.

Being a temple town it is full of all the conveniences a pilgrim can want. While you relish the enthralling hymns, don’t miss to visit the dedicated craft bazaar to take home the icons of faith and fascination.

Still hungry for the thrill?

Spirituality meets Adventure at Palitana as you travel these excursions of Blackbuck National Park (55 km), Bhavnagar- the palace city of Gujarat, Dwarka, Somnath and the roaring abode of Asiatic lion, Sansan Gir Sanctuary.

It’s a reverence of kind unlike any other. Come and loot the abundance of leisure pleasure and what more, you also get special tour packages as well.

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