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The Marwar Festival is held every
year in memory of the heroes of Rajasthan. The
festival is held in the month of Ashwin (Sept-Oct)
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 an integral part of
the festival
Jodhpur is well connected to all important places
in India by rail, road and air.
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