Anand Utsav (Variable Dates)
Organized by the Gujarat Tourism and District Administration, Anand Utsav is a cultural extravaganza usually held at the Shastri Ground.
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Lambhvel Fair (Last Saturday of Shravan Month)
Located just 2km from Anand, the Lambhvel Hanuman Temple (which is over 500 years old) hosts a massive annual fair.
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Uttarayan (January 14-15)
The International Kite Festival is a skyline-transforming event in Anand. Because the city is surrounded by open “Charotar” plains, the wind conditions are ideal for competitive kite flying.
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Navratri (September/October)
While Ahmedabad has its “Mega Garbas,” Navratri in Anand—specifically in the university town of Vallabh Vidyanagar—is famous for its youthful and high-energy atmosphere.
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National Milk Day (November 26)
As the birthplace of the White Revolution, Anand celebrates National Milk Day with more fervor than perhaps anywhere else in the world. Commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the city turns into a hub of activity.
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CVM FC Dominates the Gujarat State Club Championship
Anand’s local footballing pride, Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) Football Club, is making waves in the Gujarat SFA Senior Men’s Club Championship 2026. On January 18, 2026, CVM FC delivered a clinical performance, defeating Karnavati Football Club with a dominant 4-0 victory. This win has solidified Anand’s position as a rising powerhouse in the Gujarat football circuit, moving beyond its reputation as just a “University Town.”
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High-Stakes Domestic Cricket at Shastri Maidan
The Lalbhai Shastri Stadium in Anand recently took center stage as a key venue for the Vijay Merchant Trophy Elite (the premier national U-16 tournament). In a high-scoring Quarter-Final match held in mid-January 2026, Mumbai faced off against Uttar Pradesh on Anand’s soil. The match saw a monumental performance by Mumbai, who declared their first innings at a staggering 633/8, showcasing the high-quality cricketing infrastructure now available in the Charotar region.
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Ranchhodraiji Maharaj Mandir (Dakor)
While technically in the neighboring Kheda district, Dakor is just a 45-minute drive (approx. 33 km) from Anand and is the most important pilgrimage site for the region. Dedicated to Lord Krishna (Ranchhodrai), the temple features a gold-plated dome and a 1-meter tall black touchstone idol.
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Swaminarayan Mandir (Bochasan)
Located about 30 km from Anand, this is one of the most historically important temples for the BAPS sect. It was the first temple established by Shastriji Maharaj, the founder of BAPS, in 1907. The structure is grand, featuring traditional white marble and stone carvings.
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ISKCON Temple (Vallabh Vidyanagar)
Known formally as Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Mandir, this temple is located in the vibrant university hub of Vidyanagar. It is celebrated for its peaceful atmosphere, beautiful idols of Radha-Krishna, and the soul-stirring Kirtans performed by students and devotees.
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