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A large annual fair. Held around November, for five days ending on the full moon day of Kartik month in Hindu calendar. Located on the confluence of seven sacred rivers (primarily Sabarmati and Vatrak) where pilgrims take holy dip. The largest livestock trading fair where thousands of donkeys and camels, brightly coloured and decorated, are traded by nomad tribes. Tents are erected across three miles of area offering foods, handicrafts, toys, entertainments and household items.
Vautha fair is one of the important fairs held in Gujarat. Vautha is located on the border of Dholka taluka of Ahmedabad district and Matar taluka of Kheda district. Vautha fair is the largest fair in Ahmedabad district.
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