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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. |
