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Posted by : Prashant
April 9, 2012
The city of Jodhpur is known for its rich culture and
traditions. Fairs and festivals celebrated in the city form essential parts of
Jodhpur culture. Jodhpur hosts many colorful festivals and fairs with great
enthusiasm. Apart from the major national festivals like Deepawali, Dussera and
holi the city of Jodhpur hosts many vibrant and colorful fairs and festival
that attract thousands of visitors from across the country and from abroad as
well. Fairs and festivals here offer opportunities for the visitors to have
glimpses into the vibrant culture and traditions of the people of Jodhpur as
the celebration of the festivals also includes several cultural and
entertaining activities.
Marawar is prominent festival celebrated in the memory of
great rulers of the state. The festival was earlier known as Maand festival.
This two-day festival of Marwar comes in the month of Sept-Oct and includes the
activities like folk dance, folk music and other cultural and fun activities.
On the occasion of the festival Jodhpur is thronged by many domestic and
foreign tourists to be a part of the charming event of the festival.
Nagaur fair is major fair in Jodhpur. The fair is famous for
its cattle trading and is one of the biggest of its kind in the country. The
fair is held every year in the month of Jan-Feb and goes on for eight days. The
fair witness thousands bullocks, camels, horse being traded every year. Jodhpur
International kite Festival is another charming festival of Jodhpur. Jodhpur
hosts the festival every year on the occasion of Makar Sankranti which comes on
14th January. The festival is participated by thousands of people
interested in kite flying from various
parts of the country and from abroad as well.
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