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	Tarnetar Fair, Ahmedabad, Tarnetar village, Triniteshwar.
		Tarnetar is famous for the three day Swayamvar (husband-hunt) organized every year in August/September.
		The Tarnetar fair covers a large area and the atmosphere is full of colour, music, dance, fun, frolic and love.
		The Tarnetar fair is also famous for its Rasda and Hudo dances in which the clapping of hands and stamping of feet demands a great sense of timing, which the women learn through practice.
	www.indiaprofile.com /fairs-festivals/tarnetarfair.htm (716 words)

	Fairs & Festivals (Navratri)
		Tarnetar is the name of the small village where the temple is located.
		The foreign visitors are drawn to Tarnetar by their deisre to see in person this rich heritage of Saurashtra.
		The visitors leave Tarnetar on Sud 6, a little tired but happier than before for a tryst next year to watch treat already well enjoyed and to be well enjoyed year after year.
	www.gujaratinformation.net /html/Tarnetar.htm (558 words)

	Tarnetar Fair Gujarat, Trinetreshwar Fair, Tribal Fairs in Gujarat, Gujarat Tourism, Tarnetar Mela, Ras Garba, Tribal ...
		The Tarnetar fair is one of the most colourful events in the state of Gujarat.
		The special feature of the fair primarily created to fulfil social needs for members of Bharwad community, is that their matrimonial alliances are struck here (hence the reason for gorgeous traditional constumes worn by the people), a time honoured ritual that is still practised.
		Tarnetar fair is a treat not to be missed.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /gujarat/fairs/tarnetar-fair.html (721 words)

	Tarnetar :: Trineteshwar Mahadev Fair Surendranagar, Than , Chotila, Gujarat
		This three days fair is held at Temple of Shiva or Trinetreshwar (Three Eyed God) popularly known as Tarnetar, The beauty of this fair lies in the spontaneity with which the people joyously break into folk songs and folk dances to the rhythmic accompaniments of drums and an assortment of folk instruments.
		The Tarnetar Fair is one such festival held at the Tarnetar village.
		The Tarnetar fair is an annual festival denoting colour, vivacity, ebullience, prayers and rituals.
	www.tarnetar.com (288 words)

	FAIRS
		Tarnetar is one of the most important matchmaking melas.
		Its associations with the Mahabharat are underlined by the fact that the area is known as Panchal Pradesh the land of the Panchal clan, to which Draupadi belonged.
		As this is one of the most important fairs of Gujarat’s Saurashtra region, the Tarnetar fair, as it is usually called, is attended by at least 50,000 people.
	members.tripod.com /holy_98/fairs.htm (1186 words)

	Tarnetar Fair,Tarnetar Fair of Gujarat,Trinetreshwer Mahadev Fair
		Tarnetar Fair is basically an important matchmaking fair take place in the town of Gujarat.
		The Tarnetar Fair is one of the most important fairs of Gujarat.
		The matsyavedh required him to climb up on a pole erected in the centre of the kund, balance himself on the two scales, and pierce the eye of the rotating fish on the top of the pole with an arrow by looking at its reflection in the water.
	www.indiasite.com /festivals/tarnetar.html (508 words)

	Webindia123.com - Festivals
		It is believed that the Swayamwar (marriage) took place in Tarnetar after Arjun performed the Mastsyavedh, an unparalleled feat of archery.
		Tradition holds that if the girl stops to talk to one of the men, it is a sign that she has found the man of her choice.
		Lively folk songs and dances-garba, ras, hudo and the Rasada, the captivating folk dance performed by hundreds of women moving gracefully in a single circle, dancing to the accompaniment of drums and flutes are the special attractions of the fair, besides the wonderful Tarnetar "Chhatris" -umbrellas with intricate embroidery and mirror work.
	www.webindia123.com /festival/sep/tarnetar.htm (306 words)

	Festival of Gujarat
		There are many fairs in Gujarat where numerous tribal people gather on special occasions to participate in the various activities that take place at the fair, whether these are religious or secular, and to enjoy themselves thoroughly.
		The Trinetreshwer Mahadev Fair at Tarnetar, near the industrial town of Thangadh, Saurashtra, is one such fair.
		Today's tribal youths also visit Tarnetar, as it is usually called, to find a suitable match, although they do not have to emulate Arjuna's remarkable feat.
	www.gujaratplus.com /web/gujarat/festivals/trinetreshwer.html (722 words)

	Harmony (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		Shiva obliged and since then it is believed that on the third day of Tarnetar Fair, Ganga flows into Papanshu, a reservoir around the Shiva temple and a dip in it confers the same benefits as those of a dip in the Ganga.
		Just like any other Fair, the Tarnetar Fair is looked upon as an opportunity by the locals to congregate, shed the monotony of life and indulge in merry making, which is unheard of anywhere else.
		The very name Tarnetar lights up the eyes and brings a smile on the face of a Bharwadi (people from the Bharwadi community who own a lot of cattle), for it holds the distinction of being the largest marriage mart of the state.
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		Tarnetar Fair is held at the temple of Trinetreshwar Mahadev popularly called Tarnetar, which is also the name of the small village where it is located.
		The old ruined temple that stood at Tarnetar was renovated in 1902.
		Zainabad, situated on a lakeside, close to Little Rann of Kutch on one side and Saurashtra on the other side, is a quaint town endowed with a rich and unique tribal culture and architecture unmatched in variety and beauty.
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	Fairs Of Gujarat. Like Kutch Mahotsav, Bhavnath Fair, Ambaji Purnima, Shamlaji, Vautha, Chitra Vichitra, Tarnetar.
		The fair is linked with the story of Draupadi's swayamwar and it is said that it was at this place that the great archer Arjuna performed the difficult task that won him his bride.
		The beauty of this fair lies in the spontaneity with which the people joyously break into folk songs and folk dances to the rhythmic accompaniments of drums and an assortment of folk instruments.
		There are also enormous circular dancing in which to hundred to two hundred dance to the beat of four drums and jodia pava or double flutes.
	www.travelmasti.com /domestic/gujarat/fairs.htm (1259 words)

	Tour and Travel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		The epicentre of Tarnetar, or "Trinetra" as it was originally known, is the Trinetreshwar Temple.
		And to this day, the tradition of the swayamvara (a bride selecting her own groom from an assembly of suitors) is followed religiously, replacing the traditional Indian system of arranged marriages.
		The best way to get to Tarnetar is by riding the train from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, and getting off at an earlier station (Than), that is a mere 9 kilometres away from the town.
	www.indiainfoline.com /week/jul4/trav.html (347 words)

	Fair & Festival \| Harsh Travels
		Tarnetar, a quite hamlet in Chotila Taluka of Surendranagar, is transformed into a whirl of colour and excitement in the first week of Bhadrapad (August-September).
		The three-day Tarnetar Fair is held at the Temple of Shiva or Trinetreshwar.
		The Tarnetar Chhatri (umbrella) is another distinctive feature of the fair.
	www.harshholidays.com /festival.htm (847 words)

	Tarnetar
		The special feature of the Fair primarily, created to fullfil social needs for member of Bharwad Community, is that their matrimonial alliances are struck here (hence the reason for gorgeous traditional costumer worn by the people) a time honoured ritual that is still practised.
		The beauty of this fair lies in the spontaneity with which the people joyously break into folk songs and folk dances to the rhythmic assortment of the folk instruments.
		The most thrilling sight of all is the Rasada, the fascinating folk dance performed by humdred of women, moving gracefully in a single circle, dancing gaily to the accompaniment of fourdrums and Jadia pava (double flutes).
	www.gujuland.com /tarnetar (373 words)

	Tarnetar Betrothal Fair, Festivals in India - Destination India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		Like Pushkar in Rajasthan, Tarnetar is an ethnic fair that has attracted the attention of thousands of tourists from all over and is celebrated during the months of August/September.
		The best known of Gujarat's fairs, it is held at the historic shrine of Tarnetar a holy site said to have been the original course of river Ganga.
		Package tours for those wanting to attend the fair, catering stalls on the fair ground, folk dance and brightest umbrella contests, Garba lessons for incoming tourists and exhibitions on Gujarat during the fair are also available.
	www.destinationindia.com /travel_guide/festivals/tarnetar_betrothal_fair.html (729 words)

	Tarnetar - History's Colourful Meeting-PlaceSpirituality - Indiatimes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		One such event is the Trinetreshwar Mahadev Fair at Tarnetar, near Saurashtra in Gujarat.
		One of the most important fairs in Gujarat, the Tarnetar fair, as it is commonly called, is attended by at least 50,000 people.
		The Tarnetar fair is not simply a meeting-place for people and animals; it is a window to the rich ethnic culture of India.
	spirituality.indiatimes.com /articleshow/msid-190577,prtpage-1.cms (647 words)

	Tarnetar Mela (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		The small town of Tarnetar of Surendranagar, Saurshtra, about 75 kilometres from Rajkot is the site for one of Gujarat's most well known annual fairs, the Trinetreshwar Mahadev Fair popularly called the Tarnetar Mela.
		In the first week of 'Bhadrapad' (August-September) Tarnetar is transformed into a whirl of colour and excitement.
		This three-day fair is held at the Temple of Shiva or Trinetreshwar (three-eyed god) popularly known as Tarnetar coincides with the festival at the Trineteshwar Temple, celebrating the wedding of the legendary Mahabharat hero, Arjuna with Draupadi.
	www.indiawijzer.nl /tourism_travelling_to_india/fairs_and_festivals/september/tarnetar.htm (285 words)

	Meet Your Match - Culture Pot - Business Traveller India
		Tarnetar Mela is a kaleidoscopic glimpse of the tribal culture of Saurashtra in all its glory.
		It was a near escape and my heart was beating louder than the drums around me. ‘Tarnetar no melo’ (Tarnetar Fair), the biggest and most popular matchmaking tribal fair of Gujarat, is certainly not for the weak-hearted.
		We had been lured a few years ago to distant Saurashtra in Gujarat for the famous three-day Trinetreshwar Fair or Tarnetar Mela with the promise of a kaleidoscopic glimpse of the social and cultural milieu of this incredible region.
	www.businesstravellerindia.com /200207/culture.shtml (1262 words)

	The Bachelor, Indian Style: Tarnetar Fair, Sept. 4-6 \| Vagablond
		Near here, in the small hamlet of Tarnetar, about 75 kilometres from Rajkot, you’ll find the Trinetreshwar Mahadev Fair, one of the region’s most important annual attractions.
		Popularly called the Tarnetar Mela and held at the spectacular 14th century marble Temple of Shiva, beautifully costumed villagers celebrate with music and folk dancing.
		This Tarnetar Fair, a major tourist attraction in Gujarat, symbolises the rich heritage of Saurashtra and draws thousands of visitors from various parts of the country and abroad.
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	Tarnetar Fair - Rural Cultural Fair of Surendranagar District, Thangadh, Surendranagar, Gujarat, India
		Tarnetar fair is is helds for three days in Gujarati Months Bhadarva at the Tarnetar Village on grounds of Tarnetar Mahadev Temple (which is actually Trinetrashvar Mahadev).
		Tarnetar fair shows the rular cultural of surendranagar district.
		This year Tarnetar fair will be helds on 6th September to 9th September 2005.
	www.surendranagaronline.com /tarnetar.htm (248 words)

	Tarnetar Fair,Tarnetar Fair Tours,Tarnetar Fair Tour Package
		The magic of this fair lies in the spontaneity with which the people joyously break into folk songs and folk dances to the rhythmic accompaniments of drums and an assortment of folk instruments.
		The contestant was supposed to pierce the eye of the fish with an arrow while looking at the reflection of the fish in water.
		Tarnetar is one of the most important match making melas.
	www.royalindianvoyages.com /fair&festivals/tarnetar-fair-tour-package.html (1248 words)

	Festivals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		The fair coincides with the festival at the Trineteshwar Temple, celebrating the wedding of the legendary Mahabharat hero, Arjuna with Draupadi.
		The fair is a kind of a marriage market for the local tribals - the kolis, Bharwads and Rabaris.
		The traditional costumes, exquisite jewellery and wonderful Tarnetar "Chhatris" (umbrellas) with intricate embroidery and mirror work are sold.
	www.uviholidays.com /festivals-sep.htm (97 words)

	By fair means alone
		The Matsyavedha (the incredible feat of archery) by Arjuna during Draupadi's Swayamvara was performed in Bhadrapad Tarnetar, a tiny hamlet in Chotila taluka of Surendranagar.
		Old and young eunuchs with over-powdered faces; sadhus with carelessly overgrown hair and knotted beards; families come in hoards only to be part of the numerous lakhs who often visit the fair aimlessly or probably only because they have learnt that Arjuna won Draupadi there.
		Enthusiasm of the Tarnetar Fair is undiminished even in the middle of the night when the number of people walking in and out is as impressive as it is when the sun is bright and shining.
	www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/20000908/ied08061.html (600 words)

	THE COMFORTS - Gujarat > Fairs > Trinetreshwra Mahadev Fair (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		The small hamlet of Tarnetar, about 75 kilometers from Rajkot is the site for one of Gujarat's most well known annual fairs, the Trinetreshwar Mahadev Fair popularly called the Tarnetar Mela.
		This fair is primarily a 'marriage mart' or 'Swayamvar' for the tribal youth of today who still visit Tarnetar, to find them a suitable bride.
		The tribal youth elegantly dressed in colorful dhotis, waistcoats and eye-catching turbans come to be chosen by village belles dressed in colorful finery.
	www.thecomforts.com /thecomforts_directory.asp?spc=2019 (245 words)

	Fairs and Festivals of Gujarat - Cultural Fairs and Festivals - Gujarat Festivals : India Line Travel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		The fair is linked with the story of Draupadi`s swayamvar and it is said that it was at this place that the great archer Arjuna performed the difficult task that won him his bride.
		This too is supposed to have been characteristic of Draupadi`s homeland.
		The shrine of the Goddess Ambaji located in the village bearng her name, lies at the foothills of the Aravalli mountain range.
	www.indialine.com /travel/gujarat/fairs&festivals.html (1500 words)

	Gujarat Festivals, Festivals of Gujarat
		The Tarnetar Fair, also known as the Trinetreshwar Mahadev Fair is held at Tarnetar, near the industrial town of Thangadh, Saurashtra.
		The fair is also one of the most important matchmaking melas as the tribal youths visit Tarnetar to find a suitable match.
		Its association with the Mahabharat is underlined by the fact that the area was known as Panchal Pradesh, the land to which Draupadi belonged.
	www.indovacations.net /english/GujaratFestivals.htm (1657 words)

	INDIAN FESTIVALS September October
		Tarnetar Mela(Saurashtra, Gujarat):Is an exciting and a unique fair held annually at Tarnetar in Saurashtra.
		The fair is a kind of a marriage market for the local tribals – the Kolis, Bharwads and Rabaris.
		Held for two days on full moon-sharad purnima, folk artists bring to life the myth, legend and folklore of the area.
	www.indiatravelite.com /indianfestivals/septocto.htm (456 words)

	Rann Riders .:. Resort (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		The best known of Gujarat's fairs is held at the historic shrine of Tarnetar (Trineteshwar), a holy site locally believed to have been the original course of river Ganga.
		The fair is attended by eligible herdsmen, who sport brightly embroidered umbrellas and unmarried girls from pastoral tribes, who get to select their husbands in the old Swayamwara tradition.
		The temple is beautifully illumined, and leading performers and troupes from different parts of India perform on the ocassion.
	www.rannriders.com /CultureFF.htm (287 words)

	Viaggi in Asia/Commento Viaggio in Gujarat in occasione delle feste di Tarnetar e di Ravechi
		Viaggi in Asia/Commento Viaggio in Gujarat in occasione delle feste di Tarnetar e di Ravechi
		Racconto del viaggio in Gujarat di Vittorio, in occasione delle feste di Tarnetar e di Ravechi
		Tarnetar, la sagra o “festa dell’ombrello” è l’occasione per trovare moglie, chi porta al braccio un piccolo ombrello indica la propria disponibilità al matrimonio, se il matrimonio viene combinato la nuova coppia fa un giro per la fiera all’ombra dell’ombrellino sorretto da un compare.
	www.viaggiinasia.com /racconti/gujaratVM.html (754 words)

	1Up India > India > Gujarat > Festivals of Gujarat State
		There are several fairs in Gujarat, the best known being the Tarnetar fair, besides which there are tribal fairs such as the Dang Durbar at Surat and the Madhavrai fair at Porbandar around April.
		The Tarnetar fair gets its name from its venue, which is named after Trineteshwar, or 'The one with a third eye' as Lord Shiva is also known.
		The venue of the fair is Tarnetar, in Saurashtra.
	www.1upindia.com /states/gujarat/festivals.html (416 words)

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