The notable festivals in Jamnagar are Diwali, Navratri, Makar Sankrati (Kite Festival), Janmashtami and Holi. Ramnavami, Mahashivaratri, Mahavir Jayanti and Paryushana are also celebrated in a big way. They symbolize people's cultural, social and religious aspirations for fuller and better life.

Diwali
Diwali is a four day festival of the Hindu New Year, beginning with Laxmi-puja. Diwali celebrations are accompanied by fire-crackers and sweets. Every home is illuminated and decorated. Click here for more details

Navaratri
Navaratri is the festival celebrated for nine nights in honour of Goddess Amba. Both male and female congregate in public to perform the Garba dance and the Ras. It begins on the1st day of Ashwin, of the bright fortnight. On the 10th day, is Dussehra, which celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravan. Click here for more details

On 14th January the day when Sun enters the tropic of Cancer, Makar Sankrati festival is observed.

Holi
Holi is observed on the full moon day of the month of Falgun as per Hindu calendar (March/April). It is a festival of colour when people smear and spray colour on their near and dear ones. Click here for more details

Janmashtami
Janmasthami, the Birthday of Lord Krishna, is celebrated on the twenty-third day in the month of Shravan as per Hindu calender (August/September). A fair is held on this day at Jamnagar.