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Fairs in Rajasthan

Baneshwar Fair
The name Baneshwar is derived from the revered Shiva
Linga which is kept in the Mahadev temple in Dungarpur. "Baneshwar"
means the 'master of the delta' in the local Vagdi language and this name
was given to Shiva Linga.
Banganga Fair
The Banganga Fair is held annually on the full moon day
of Vaishakh (April-May) near a rivulet 11 kms from the historical township
of Bairath in Jaipur district. The stream is believed to have been created
by Arjun, one of the Pandavas.
Chandrabhaga Fair
The Chandrabhaga fair is held every year at Jhalrapatan
(6kms from Jhalawar) in the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov). The River Chadrabhaga
runs here and is considered holy by the people residing in this part of Rajasthan.
On the Full moon night of 'Kartik purnima', thousands of pilgrims take a holy
dip in the river.
Gogaji Fair
Gogaji Fair is held in the memory of a popular hero of
the area who is known as Goga Veer among the Hindus and Jahar Peer among the
Muslims. The Kayam Khani Muslims claim descent from him and regard him as
a peer (saint).
Jambheswar Fair
The Jambheswar Fair is held in the village Mukam of tehsil
Nokha, Bikaner District, twice a year on Phalgun Budi Amavasya and Ashvin
Budi Amavasya, in memory of the founder of the Bishnoi sect -Jambheswarji.
His teachings are condensed into 120 sayings which propagate the cardinal
virtues of self-control, truth and non-violence.
Kailadevi Fair
The annual fair of Kaila Devi, (Mahalakshmi or the goddess
of wealth), is held at the village Kaila (24 kms to the south west) in Karauli
district in the month of Chaitra (Mar-Apr), lasting for a fortnight.
Kapil Muni Fair
The Kapil Muni Fair is the largest fair of Bikaner district
held on Kartik Poornima at Kolayat-originally Kapilayatan-named after the
sage Kapil who is believed to have done tapasya (meditation) here for the
redemption of mankind. Kolayat is situated in an arid area.
Karni Mata Fair
Karni Mata Fair is held twice a year at Deshnok, a small
town near Nokha in Bikaner district. The first and larger fair is held in
March-April during the Navratras from Chaitra Shukla Ekam to Chaitra Shukla
Dashmi. The second fair is held in September-October, also during the Navratras,
from Ashvin Shukla to Ashwin Shukla Dashmi.
Khatu Shyamji Fair
Khatu Shyamji Fair is held twice a year at Deshnok, a
small town near Nokha in Bikaner district. The first and larger fair is held
in March-April during the Navratras from Chaitra Shukla Ekam to Chaitra Shukla
Dashmi. The second fair is held in September-October, also during the Navratras,
from Ashvin Shukla to Ashwin Shukla Dashmi.
Khetlaji Fair
The Famous shrine of Shri Sonana Khetlaji in the village
Sonana of district Pali is the site of the two day Khetlaji fair, held every
year during May-Jun. The fair attracts a large number of devotees who congregate
here during the fair held in honour of the deity, Khetlaji.
Mahavir Ji Fair
The Shri Mahavirji Fair is held from Chaitra Shukla Ekadasi
to Baisakh Krishna Dwitiya (March-April) to commemorate the memory of Shri
Mahavir Swami, the 24th tirthankara (saint) of the Jains, in Chandangaon.
Mallinath Fair
Mallinath Fair is one of the biggest cattle fairs of
Rajasthan held annually near Tilwara, a village in Barmer District from Chaitra
Budi Ekadashiio Chaitra Sudi Ekadashi (March-April). It lasts for a fortnight
wherein the highly popular breeds of cows, camels, sheep, goats and horses
attract Portrait of Maiiinathji people.
Nagaur Fair
This eight days fair held every year during the month
of Jan-Feb, is popularly known as the Cattle fair and is the second largest
in Rajasthan. Nagaur Town is the most picturesque of Rajput townships.
Pushkar Fair
The Famous Pushkar Fair is a great tourist attraction.
People from around the globe come to the ancient religious town of Pushkar
which is transformed into a spectacular fair ground in the month of Kartik.
People bathe, worship and delight in the dazzling wares of roadside stalls.
Ramdevra Fair
Situated about 12 Kms to the north of Pokhran, the village
of Ramdevra known after Baba Ramdev, a Tanwar Rajput and a saint who took
Samadhi (conscious exit from the mortal body) in 1458 A. D.
Sheetla Mata Fair
The Sheetla Mata Fair is held in March-April, the month
of Chaitra on Krishna Paksh , in village Seel-Ki-Doongri (Jaipur). Doongri
is a hillock on top of which the shrine of Sheetla Mata stands. The fair is
held in her honour for a day every year. The fair attracts hordes of visitors
from far and wide. People believe that epidemics spread because of the wrath
of Sheetla Mata and hence they worship her and make offerings so that she
may be pacified. The deity is represented by a red stone.
Shekhawati Fair
The Shekhawati Festival held on 10th and 11th February
every year is organised jointly by the State Department of Tourism, District
administrations of Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu. Shekhawati, already famous
for its frescoes, is fast becoming a rural tourism destination too. Travelling
on horse back, the tourists get a closer view of the countryside and the people.
Sitabari Fair
The Sitabari Fair is held near village Kelwara in Baran
District. Held usually prior to the Dussehra. Sitabari is considered to be
the place where Sita, the wife of Lord Ram, was left by Lakshman to serve
the period of her banishment.
Urs Fair, Ajmer
The lakeside city of Ajmer is located in central Rajasthan,
and is held in great reverence by devotees of all communities who call it
'Ajmer Sharif' (Holy Ajmer). It is here that the mortal remains of the highly
respected Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti lie buried.
Urs Fair, Galiyakot
Galiyakot is a small village of Tehsil Sagwara in Dungarpur
District. It is located on the banks of the river Mahi and holds special significance
for Dawoodi Bohras, a sect of the Ismaili Shia Muslims.
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