Bhavnath Fair At Junagadh
The Bhavnath Mahadev Temple , located at the foot of Girnar, is so ancient that its precise, origins are unknown. The fair held here is on Mahashivaratri, which is for five days and takes places during February , and the events associated with it are colourful indeed. The mahapuja of Lord Shiva takes place at midnight , in this temple, on the 14th day of the dark half of the month of Magh. When puja starts, naga bavas (naked sages) living nearby move towards the fair seated on the elephants, holding flags, and blowing conch shells, sounding tungis and turis . It is firmly believed that Lord Shiva himself visits the shrine on this occassion. Girnar is said to be the abode of the nine Nathas, who are immortal, and eighty four siddhas or spiritually elevated souls all of whom also visit the temple, in their invisible spiritual body.

Visitors are served free meals by the organisers. Special stalls sell idols, rosaries brought by vendours from Ayodhya and Mathura , utensils of brass and copper, sweets and fruits.