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The famous shrine of Shri
Sonana Khetlaji in the village Sonana of district Pali is
the site of the two day Khetlaji fair, held every year
during May-Jun. The fair attracts a large number of
devotees who congregate here during the fair held in honour of the deity, Khetlaji. It is believed by many
devotees that the deity has powers to grant wishes. Many
devotees arrive to pray for fulfilment of their wishes or
for thanksgiving, after their wishes have been granted.
 The
fair is a grand occasion for the local people from the
adjoining area, who pour in, dressed in their best, right
from day-break. It is also a gala occasion for shopping..
Body tattooing shops are also the hot-spots of activity
and troupes of Gair dancers add colour to the festive
spirits. However, it is the hundreds of horses at the fair
that steal the show. Thoroughbred and well trained 'Marwari'
horses perform many a trick and even dance to the rhythms
of local drums, much to the amazement of the onlookers.
Sonana is 65 kms. from Pali. Pali is well connected by
road and rail to major cities of the state. |
