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Context: The President of India, inaugurated five-day long Madhavpur Ghed Fair at Madhavpur Ghed, Porbandar in Gujarat.
About the Madhavpur Mela:
- Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection with the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The Mishmi Tribe traces its ancestry to the legendary King Bhishmak and through him to his daughter Rukmini and Lord Krishna.
- Bhismaknagar, located near Roing in the lower Dibang Valley district, also finds mention in Kalika Purana.
- The festival celebrates the immortal journey which Rukmini undertook from Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat with Lord Krishna.
Background:
- Since 2018, the Government of Gujarat in association with the Ministry of Culture is organizing this fair every year to celebrate the sacred union of Lord Krishna and Rukmini.
- Folk-story of marriage of Shri Krishna and Rukmini shows that how ancient is the cultural unity of India and how deep were the roots of our social harmony.
- According to folk belief, the land of Madhavpur Ghed village has been a witness to their union.
Significance:
- The Madhavpur Fair connects Gujarat with north-east region in an integral bond.
- Through such events, young generation gets a chance to gain knowledge about our heritage, culture, art, handicrafts and traditional cuisine.
- These events also encourage tourism.
- It gives special identity in our cultural tradition.
- All the festivals associated with Madhavpur Ghed fair also underline the unity and diversity of
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