Gandhinagar, July 21 -- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate the 'Saputara Monsoon Festival 2025' at Saputara Hill Station on July 26 at 9:00 am. The event will be graced by the Tourism Minister Mulubhai Bera, Tribal Minister Kunvarji Halpati, and other esteemed dignitaries.

This vibrant festival is scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 17, a total of 23 days. On the inaugural day at 9:00 am, a grand 'Folk Carnival Parade' will be held themed 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat', featuring 354 artists from 13 states, including Gujarat, according to the release.

The parade will showcase traditional folk dances such as Lavani and Dhangari Gaja from Maharashtra, Bhangra from Punjab, Rajasthan's Kalbeliya, Chhau from West...