Saputara Festival

There are various festivals celebrated in Saputara like Diwali, Holi, Christmas and many others. But the major festival celebrated in the Saputara region is Dang Darbar. Dang Darbar is a yearly festival celebrated in the Dang district, located in the Saputara Hills of India. An important festival of Dang tribe, inhabitants of Saputara woods, the Dang Darbar is celebrated just few days before Holi. The exact venue of this festival is Ahwa near Saputara but the festival has drawn its name from the Ahwa Darbar, a one–time venue assembly (Darbar). A group of men and women attired in color are seen eventful with festivities during the Darbar. All men wear lion clothes which are complimented with a waistcoat and colored turban. Women are robed in saree and blouses with heavy silver jewelry. The carnival ground can be seen abuzz with activities and merchants who come to mint money. Dang Darbar, a three day festival, witnesses many activities like folk dances, Raas, Garba programs, songs and dramas.