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Surat

The ancient port of Surat has been renowned for its fine silks and exquisite brocades and its trade in spices. It has been one of the most prosperous of India's cities in the 17th & 18th century.

Dangs Darbar (Royal Assembly)

This is the most popular fair of Dangs, The origin of the fair was the practice, during the British regime, of calling the Dangi Darbar and awarding of Privy purse amounts to the five Dangi (Adivasi) Rulers and nine Naiks at the hands of the political Agent. The occasion, coinciding with the, only^ major festival of Holi of the tribal people of the Dangs, came to be celebrated by vast numbers who came from all corners to the district Mandal Dangs.

Ahwa the district head Quarters 44 Kms. from Saputara; where one can enjoy captivating tribal folk dances, songs, ras, garbas, and dramas During the fair one finds stalls of house hold articles, utensils, toys, cutlery, bamboo craft articles,& forest products. In this fair you may see not only Dangi Darbars but Bhil, Kanbi, Vanjara and other non Hindu tribes also. Kahalia and Tadpur form the main feature at the fair.