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The Jodhpur Marwar Festival is held every year in memory of the heroes of Rajasthan. The Rajasthan Marwar Festivals is held in the month of Ashwin (Sept-Oct) in Jodhpur, for two days during the full moon of Sharad Poornima.
Rajasthan Marwar Festivals features folk music centered on the romantic lifestyle of Rajasthan's rulers. This festival is dedicated to the music and dance of the Marwar region and offers a good chance to see the folk dancers carrying pots on their heads and singers who assemble here and provide hours of vigorous entertainment.
Other attractions at the Marwar Festival in Jodhpur are the camel tattoo show and polo. The imposing Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mandore and Mehrangarh fort, which are symbols of might and valour, provide the perfect venue for the cultural extravaganza an important part of the Rajasthan Marwar Festivals. It is mainly celebrated in Jodhpur.
The spirited folk dancers assembled here, perform with zest and entertain the audience with Rajasthani folklore. These folk artists bring to life the fable and legends of the area and sing songs in remembrance of the brave heroes. Other attractions include of the Marwar Festival in Jodhpur include horse riding and horse polo. Various other competitions are also held during the Jodhpur Marwar Festival.
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.
Once the capital of the Marwar state , it was founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of Ramayana.The massive 15th century A.D. Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.
A major trade centre of the 16th century A.D. the fortress-city of Jodhpur is now the second largest city of Rajasthan.
Jodhpur is well connected to all important places in India by rail, road and air.
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