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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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