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Festivals
in Jodhpur are a chromatic expression of the rich cultural
traditions of the land of passionate Rajputs. A number of
festivals are celebrated in Jodhpur Folk dances, tribal
music and arts, folk crafts, traditional cuisine,
heartwarming rituals, deity worship, bright traditional
attires, fairs and more take on your attention throughout
your festival trip to Jodhpur , Rajasthan , India .Some
famous festivals of jodhpur are:
Marwar festival
The Marwar festival is the most talked about and popular
festival in Jodhpur.Marwar festival is held in between the
months of September-October. This festival is dedicated to
the bravery and gallantry of the Rajput heroes. Marwar
Festival of Jodhpur was originally known as the Maand
Festival.
The Marwar festival is celebrated during the full moon of
Sharad Poornima. The music and dance of the Marwar region is
the main theme of this festival.
Desert Kite Festival
Usually, the Desert Kite Festival is celebrated on January
14 in India during Makar Sankranti. The three-day festival
is held at the Polo Ground in Jodhpur . The best kite flyers
from India and abroad take part in this festival. Desert
kite festival is celebrated with great zeal and zest. Desert
kite festival jodhpur just started a few years ago. Desert
kite festival is becoming more and more popular between kite
fliers all over the world.
Nagaur Fair
The Jodhpur Rajashtan Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair
in India , also known as the Cattle Fair.
Nagaur Fair of Jodhpur , Rajasthan is held every year during
the month of Jan-Feb. Thousands of animals are Come with
their owner at the cattle fair for trading. The animals
plentifully decorated. Traders come to buy and sell cows,
bullocks, oxen and camels, horses. Various games are
organized during this four day festival. Nagaur fair is also
famous for its jugglers, puppeteers, storytellers, etc. |
