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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.
The fair is believed to have originated from transactions which took place among
admirers of Rawal Mallinath, a local hero travelling to Tilwara on well bred
animals to meet him. People make offerings of sweets and once their wishes are
fulfilled, they offer miniature horses at the shrine.
There are races organised of bullock, camel and horses. The prize winning animals
sport white badges and command high prices.
Tilwara is a rail-head on the Jodhpur-Barmer route. Buses ply between Balotra,
Jodhpur, Barmer and Tilwara.
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