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.
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.
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