Somnath Mahadev Fair is a major fair celebrated at the
Somnath Temple, one of the 12
Jyotirlingas in India. It is situated in
Junagadh District of
Gujarat. The fair falls on the full moon day of
Kartik Poornima in the month of Kartik (October-November). The fair is celebrated to celebrate the birth of Kartikeya (
Lord Muruga), son of
Lord Shiva. The celebration includes stage shows, folk dances and instrumental music in the spectacular setting of Somnath Temple. Thousands of devotees from far and near throng here to attend the fair.
