Navaratri is one of the many cherished events in Rajkot, the centre of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. The best part about the celebration of this festival is the ‘Navaratri Nights’ where people enjoy Garba, the Gujarati folk dance. Diwali is also celebrated with much zeal in Rajkot and hence, it is best to visit the city around this festival The Modhera Dance Festival held at Modhera Sun Temple is another important event of the city. It occurs in January and represents the culture and tradition of the city through dance. Business events in Rajkot include GIAPON – Annual Conference of Academy of Pediatrics, Auto Expo, conferences and conventions and other corporate events, making it a regularly visited destination for business purposes, too.
