The Gogamedi Fair held at Gogamedi, in the Ganganagar city of Rajasthan, remembers popular local hero Gogaji. Invoke his name and a snake bite is said to be cured. Myths surrounding the worship of the snake God Gogaji say that if anyone gets bitten by a poisonous snake, he or she can be immediately treated off the poison simply by chanting his name.
This fair is very intrinsic to the culture of Rajasthan where people gather in huge numbers to sell goods, livestock, crops and even handicrafts. What makes the fair more spectacular and lively is the influence and presence of dance and music in their utmost rustic forms. Unique to the culture of Rajasthan, the Gogamedi fair is also considered to be an ideal time to find a suitable match for young girls and boys. The ever engaging fairs, activities and festivals taking place within, is an impetus for tourists to come across and be a part of the native traditions, culture and joy, that India has thrived on since ages now.
