LocationAhwa, Gujarat.
Also Called As: Jamabandi Darbar.
Significance: Tribal Fair.
THE UNIQUE TRIBAL FAIR:
Dangs Darbar is the name of the annual fair held every
year in Ahwa, the most important town in the Dangs a few
days before Holi. The Dangs is one of the most delightful
districts of Gujarat and is located high in the Saputara
hills, the original home of the 'adivasis', the tribal
population of Gujarat.
The name 'Darbar' dates back to the time of the British,
when a darbar of Rajas and Naiks of neighbouring area
used to assemble there. Today, it is called Jamabandi
Darbar and the District Collector officiates at it.
Thousands of tribal people flock to Ahwa
from all over the district, dressed in bright colours
sounding the Shehnai and beating their drums. Folk dances,
dramas and songs enliven the air during the festival.