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 Mallinath
Fair is one of the biggest cattle fairs of Rajasthan held
annually near Tilwara, a village in Barmer District from
Chaitra Budi Ekadashiio Chaitra Sudi Ekadashi
(March-April). It lasts for a fortnight wherein the highly
popular breeds of cows, camels, sheep, goats and horses
attract Portrait of Maiiinathji people.
The fair is believed to have originated from transactions
which took place among admirers of Rawal Mallinath, a
local hero travelling to Tilwara on well bred animals to
meet him. People make offerings of sweets and once their
wishes are fulfilled, they offer miniature horses at the
shrine.
There are races organised of bullock, camel and horses.
The prize winning animals sport white badges and command
high prices.
Tilwara is a rail-head on the Jodhpur-Barmer route. Buses
ply between Balotra, Jodhpur, Barmer andTilwara. |
