The Marwar Festival is held every year in memory of the heroes
of Rajasthan. The festival is held in the month of Ashwin (Oct-Nov)
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, which forms integral
part of the festival.
How to Reach
Jodhpur is literally at the centre of Rajasthan and places like
Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer are equidistant from here.
Where to Sta
