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Dedicated to lord Shiva or Trinetreshwar, which means” Three Eyed God', Tarnetar Fair in Ahmedabad is one of the most lively events in the entire state of Gujarat. This is a tribal Fair which is held for three days at of Temple of. Trinetreshwar. During this vibrant event where the tribal people gets the chance to assemble and take part in the series of festive activities that forms an inherent part of fair which is held on 4th, 5th and 6th of the Shukla Paksha (August-September) every year.

A popular legend associated with the Tarnetar Fair at Ahmedabad which portrays the fact that the venue of the Tarnetar Fair in Ahmedabad was also the venue of Draupadi's swayamvar and following this anecdote there is widespread tradition among the tribal people to visit the Tarnetar Fair at Ahmedabad in order to get a suitable match and thus over the years Tarnetar Fair of Ahmedabad has progressively evolved as the most eminent matchmaking meals'.

Tarnetar Fair in Ahmedabad is celebrated adjoining to Shiva Temple which stands on the banks of a rivulet and has a kund or lake built in the traditional pattern. Almost over 300 stalls take place at the venue of Tarnetar Fair in Ahmedabad which decorates the site of the fair every year and these stalls mostly specializes in selling many beautiful objects and offers a massive amount of appetizing food and refreshments. Apart from these, embroidery exhibitions, a cattle show, and competitive sports also organizes at the Tarnetar Fair of Ahmedabad. Other specific features of this festival are some major cultural event like ras, garba and hudo performances. Some of the prime attractions of the Tarnetar Fair of Ahmedabad include family planning stall, merry-go-rounds and photographer's stall. Visitors can enjoy the Tarnetar Fair in Ahmedabad with impulsive joyous spirit by watching the folk songs and folk dances.