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    Palli Fair 2026

    Experience the legendary Palli Fair on 20 October 2026 at the historic Rupal village in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This extraordinary night of faith honors Goddess Vardayini with an ancient chariot procession where millions of devotees gather to pour tons of pure clarified butter over a sacred wooden fra

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    Pratha Jaiswal

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    https://www.incredibleindia.gov.in/en/festivals-and-events/gujarat/palli-fair-20261 min read20 Oct 2026
    Palli Fair 2026
    • Mahabharata Epic Origins:

      Traces its sacred roots directly back to the Pandavas, who established the temple and the golden cart custom after winning the epic war through the blessings of the goddess.

    • Khijada Wood Engineering: Features a specialized 8-to-9-foot-tall wooden frame handcrafted on the festival day itself from the wood of the indigenous khijada tree.

    • Akhand Jyot Fire Elements: Mounts five eternal holy fires upon the wooden framework, strategically positioned with one main flame at the peak and four burning at each corner.

    • 27 Village Station Halts: Witness a high-energy procession where local village clans carry the heavy frame through the streets, stopping at exactly 27 designated spots.

    • Mass Ghee Philanthropy: Draws millions of domestic pilgrims who offer tons of pure ghee at each spot, flooding the chariot rath as a token of gratitude for family wellness and children.

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