Marwar Festival
03 Oct, 2009 - 04 Oct, 2009
This festival is held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
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This major festival of Jodhpur is held in October. The Marwar festival, held in memory of the heroes of Rajasthan. The festival is also known as The Maand festival. It celebrates the culture and art of Marwar region. Performance by the folk artistes is the main attraction of this festival. Other important events of this festival are horse riding and horse polo.
Activities
The massive Mehrangarh fort and the impressive Umaid Bhawan Palace which are symbols of might and valour of the Rajputs, make Jodhpur an ideal location for the festival. It was originally known as the 'Maand Festival', a classical style of folk music centred on the romantic lifestyle of Rajasthan's rulers. The festival is held for two days during the full moon of Sharad Purnima. The Marwar festival displays the music and dance of the Marwar region. The spirited folk dancers gathered here, perform with zest and entertain the audience with Rajasthani folklore. These folk artistes bring to life the myth and legends of the area and sing songs in memory of the brave heroes. Other attractions of the festival include horse riding and horse polo. Various other competitions are also held during the festival. |
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| 03-Oct,2009 | - 04-Oct,2009 |
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