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Jesal-Toral Fair




Jesal-Toral Fair is celebrated at Anjar, about 45 km south-east of Bhuj, in Kutch District. This fair is celebrated in the memory of saintly couple Jesal and Toral. Jesal was a famous bandit (robber) of Kutch, who after the company of Toral, a holy princess, changed and became the saint. Together they served the people in Kutch. Jesal-Toral Fair is one of the most colorful fairs organized in the district.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Kutch
Location: Anjar    

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