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The main annual event for Hindus is the Shivaratri fair held every year on 11th day of Hindu calendar month of Kartik.

At least 10 lakh pilgrims visit the fair to participate in pooja and parikrama of Girnar hill.

The procession begins at ancient Bhavnath Mahadev Temple at Bhavnath.

It then proceeds onwards to various akharas of various sects of sadhus, which are in Girnar hill from ancient times.

The procession of sadhus and pilgrims ends again at Bhavnath temple after visiting Madhi, Malavela and Bara Devi temple.

The fair begins with hoisting of fifty-two gaja long dhwaja at Bhavnath Mahadev temple.

This fair is the backbone of economy of Junagadh, as more than ten lakh pilgrims, who visit the fair generate a revenue of 25 crores in only five days.