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MARWAR
FESTIVAL, JODHPUR
25th-26th October 2007 |
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The
Marwar Festival is held every year in memory of the heroes
of Rajasthan. The festival is held in the month of Ashwin
(Sept-Oct) in Jodhpur, for two days during the full moon
of Sharad Poornima.
Originally known as the Maand Festival, this festival
features folk music centred on the romantic lifestyle of
Rajasthan's rulers. This festival is devoted to the music
and dance of the Marwar region and offers a good
opportunity to see the folk dancers carrying pots on their
heads and singers who assemble here and provide hours of
lively entertainment. These folk artistes provide a
glimpse of the days of yore, of battles and valiant heroes
who still live on in their songs.
Other attractions at the festival are the camel tattoo
show and polo. The impressive Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mandore
and Mehrangarh fort, which are symbols of might and
valour, provide the ideal venue for the cultural
extravaganza an integral part of the festival
Jodhpur is well connected to all important places in India
by rail, road and air.
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