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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
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