Marwar Festival is held every year in memory of the
heroes of Rajasthan. The festival is held in the month of Ashwin
(September-October) 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 and singers who assemble here and
provide hours of lively entertainment. These folk artists 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.
How To Get There
By Air
Jodhpur has its own airport and regular flight services conect the city
with other major cities in and around Rajasthan.
By Rail
The city is also well connected by the railway lines and trains are
available for other major cities in the country from here. The 'Palace on
Wheels' also visits this city of royal splendour.
By Road
The state transport has bus services from other cities of the state and
some services are interstate too.
General Information
Location
Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Prime Attractions of Jodhpur
Government
Museum - Jodhpur
This museum has a rich collection of weapons, textiles, miniature
portraits, local crafts and images of Jain Tirthankars. It is situated in
the middle of the Umaid public gardens.
Mehrangarh
Fort
Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh fort is one of the largest forts in
India. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort narrates
a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri
sculptures.
Umaid
Bhawan Palace
The only palace built in 20th century under the famine relief programme,
has now been converted into a hotel with some parts being retained as a
museum.
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