Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Junagadh’s Mahashivratri Fair to be biggest ever
The Mahashivratri Fair in Junagadh, also called the 'mini Kumbh', is going to be the biggest ever this year.
The government is making special arrangements to welcome many devotees.
They have extended the route where people walk, added more police for safety, and set up places for parking and rest.
The entire route will be decorated with lights and information centers.
For the first time, over 1,000 young volunteers will help manage the fair.
More than 300 social groups will provide food and lodging for the devotees.
The fair will also be live-streamed during a special event called 'Shahi Snan'.
The Mahashivratri Fair in Junagadh, known as the 'mini Kumbh', will be the biggest and most memorable ever, according to Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.
The administration has extended the Ravedi route to 2 km from 1.5 km to accommodate more devotees.
Special arrangements include deploying 2,900 police personnel, setting up CCTV cameras, and providing parking, traffic management, and accommodation facilities.
The state tourism department will decorate the entire route based on the theme of Lord Bholenath, with decorative lighting, selfie points, and information centers.
Over 1,000 local youth will volunteer to assist in fair management, and more than 300 social organizations will arrange lodging and food for devotees.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, sadhus, devotees, local youth, social organizations
- What
- Mahashivratri Fair, also known as Junagadh’s ‘mini Kumbh’
- When
- February 11 to 15
- Where
- Bhavnath, Junagadh, Gujarat
- Why
- To celebrate Mahashivratri and welcome devotees with enhanced facilities and security
- Event
- Mahashivratri Fair
- Dates
- February 11 to 15
- Location
- Bhavnath, Junagadh
- Police Personnel
- 2,900
- Volunteers
- More than 1,000
- Social Organizations
- More than 300
- Theme
- Lord Bholenath
- Route Length
- 2 km