Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Over 300 artists from 8 states unite at Saputara Monsoon Festival
In a hill town called Saputara in Gujarat, a big festival is happening.
More than 300 artists from eight different states of India came to sing, dance and show their crafts.
They are sharing folk music, tribal art, and traditional food with local artists.
Kids can enjoy special activities and nature trails.
The festival is like a big meeting where people from different places become friends.
A leader named Harsh Sanghavi opened the festival and walked with everyone in a parade.
The government is also building nice places for tourists to visit.
New viewpoints, parking lots, and a small food area were just finished.
A big hall is being built where concerts and meetings can happen.
All this is to help more people visit and make the area better.
More than 300 artists from eight states and over 110 Gujarat artists are participating in the Saputara Monsoon Festival in Dang.
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi flagged off the festival parade and inaugurated the event at the hill station.
The festival features folk music, dance, tribal art, handicrafts, an Art Village, nature trails, local cuisine and children's activities.
Gujarat Tourism Corporation completed tourism facilities at Sunset Point (Rs 9.85 crore) and redeveloped Sunrise Point (Rs 4.40 crore) in Saputara.
An auditorium project is under construction in Saputara at an estimated cost of Rs 21.36 crore, and other tourism projects are planned across South Gujarat.
- Who
- Over 300 artists from eight states and more than 110 Gujarat artists, led by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and the Gujarat Tourism Corporation.
- What
- The Saputara Monsoon Festival, which combines folk performances, tribal art, handicrafts and nature-based activities.
- When
- Inaugurated on a Saturday during the monsoon season.
- Where
- Saputara hill station in Dang district, Gujarat, India.
- Why
- To present different regional traditions on a common platform, reflecting the spirit of 'Ek Bharat–Shreshtha Bharat', and to support development through tourism.
- Event
- Saputara Monsoon Festival
- Participants
- Over 300 artists from 8 states and over 110 artists from Gujarat
- Location
- Saputara, Dang district, Gujarat
- Chief Guest
- Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi
- Sunset Point Project Cost
- Rs 9.85 crore (completed)
- Sunrise Point Redevelopment Cost
- Rs 4.40 crore (completed)
- Auditorium Project Cost
- Rs 21.36 crore (under construction)
- Theme
- Ek Bharat–Shreshtha Bharat