Rann Utsav: Art & culture comes alive in a salt desert
1 week, 6 days ago

Rann Utsav: Art & culture comes alive in a salt desert

Hindustan Times  

And who would have thought that a cancelled flight from Ahmedabad to Bhuj would turn into a 12-hour storytelling sesh. Of Ahmedabad-headquartered Lallooji & Sons, the firm that first set up its tents in the 1921 Kumbh Mela and now every year pitches the country’s largest temporary tent accommodation during the Rann Utsav. With more than 420 tents, the Rann Utsav Tent City is India’s largest temporary tent accommodation. I returned to the Rann Utsav Tent City, lay on the four-poster bed and thought what Vincent van Gogh once said: “Be clearly aware of the stars and infinity on high. In the Rann Utsav Tent city shopping area, prices, in general, are fixed but you can try your bargaining skills.

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‘Kutch awaits you all’: PM Modi invites people to attend Rann Utsav in Gujarat | VIDEO
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‘Kutch awaits you all’: PM Modi invites people to attend Rann Utsav in Gujarat | VIDEO

India TV News  

Rann Utsav: Describing Gujarat's Rann Utsav as an "unforgettable experience," Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged people to visit Kutch to immerse themselves in a "unique mix of culture, history and breathtaking natural beauty." This year's Rann Utsav, which commenced on 1st December 2024, will go on till 28th February 2025, wherein the tent city at Rann Utsav will …

A Journey Through India's Winter Festivals: From the Rann to the Sunburn
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A Journey Through India's Winter Festivals: From the Rann to the Sunburn

News 18  

The article highlights five captivating Indian winter festivals that offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the country. From the vibrant Rann Utsav in Kutch to the enchanting Pushkar Camel Fair in Rajasthan, the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival in Meghalaya, the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, and the Sunburn Festival in Goa, each festival offers a unique experience for …

The vibrant culture of Gujarat comes alive at Rann Utsav in Kutch
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The vibrant culture of Gujarat comes alive at Rann Utsav in Kutch

The Hindu  

January 12, 2024 03:01 pm | Updated January 18, 2024 11:50 am IST The sun sank on a sandy horizon along the butter-smooth road from Bhuj Airport in Kutch district of Gujarat to Tent City in Dhordo village on a December evening. Helmed by Tent City operators Evoke Experiences on a PPP model, the venue offers 450 tents, a spa, …

Dhordo, winner of UNWTO’s best tourism village award, is ready for Rann Utsav
1 year, 2 months ago

Dhordo, winner of UNWTO’s best tourism village award, is ready for Rann Utsav

Hindustan Times  

Dhordo, the gateway to the renowned white desert in Gujarat, is all set to host the Rann Utsav from November 1, 2023 to February 20, 2024. Dhordo, winner of UNWTO’s best tourism village award, is ready for Rann Utsav. Rann Utsav is an annual festival held in Dhordo What to see/do: The White Desert : The largest salt desert in …

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