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Marwar Festival in Jodhpur

The most popular Jodhpur festival is the Jodhpur Marwar Festival. It is held every year in memory of the heroes of Rajasthan. Marwar Festival of Jodhpur, Rajasthan was originally known as the Maand Festival. The festival is held in the month of Ashwin. Ashwin is a Hindu month between September-October. The Marwar festival in Jodhpur, India is celebrated during the full moon of Sharad Poornima. It goes on for two days.
It was originally known as the ‘Maand’ festival and is observed for two whole days. The Marwar Festival is one of the most popular fairs in the city that also attract many tourists from not just India but across the globe.
Jodhpur tour planner During this Festival, the Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mandore and Mehrangarh Fort are used as a stage for performances of dance and music on both days.

Marwar Festival displays the art and culture of Jodhpur city and is fully dedicated to songs and dance of the Marwar region. The Mehrangarh Fort makes a great impression by transforming into one big stage where cultural programs and music and dance are the order of the day.
Folk music, that in particular focuses on the romantic lifestyle of Rajasthan's rulers, is the main attraction of Marwar festival, with the music and dance being the main theme of the festival. Along with this, various fun activities such as the Camel Tattoo Show, Horse Riding, Magic Shows, Puppet Shows and Horse Polo also take place during it. Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mandore and Mehrangarh Fort are the venues of the Marwar festival. The talented folk dancers and singers assemble here, perform with excellence and entertain the audience with Rajasthani legends. These performers sing songs in remembrance of the courageous heroes and bring to life the myth and traditions of the region.

The Marwar Festival is not only celebrated in Jodhpur but is also celebrated with great enthusiasm at Mandore, located just 8 kilometers at the outskirts of Jodhpur. Mandore is a place of great historical significance and was traditionally the capital of Marwar. Mandore's most important feature is the Hall of Heroes, where sixteen huge figures carved out of a single rock depicting popular Hindu and folk deities stand in bright colors and are very well organized. Jodhpur is well connected to major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur etc by rail, road and air. It has an airport of its own therefore reaching there and being a part of this grand event is a comfortable process.


Jodhpur Tour Pacakges

Jodhpur tour packages and enjoy wonderful family holidays in this beautiful ‘Blue City’. A myriad of attractions like towering Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Moti Mahal, etc. adorns the city. The Jaswant Thada, Mandore Gardens and Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park are some other highlights of the Jodhpur that render the visitors in a state of awe. While the charms are many, one of the must visit places in Jodhpur is the Bishnoi Village.

Situated right on the border of Thar Desert, “Jodhpur”, a royal or the second biggest city of Rajasthan is fondly referred as “Gateway to Thar”. For some unique features Jodhpur city is also noted by different names like “Sun City” and “Blue City’, Explore the royal city of Jodhpur and go for a conducted tour to get a deeper insight about the rich culture of the city. This city of the Rathores is a premier honeymoon destination. Collect the traditional jewelry, handicrafts and costumes from the shops. During your vacation, make sure to take the advantages of the travel packages on offer, Jodhpur City Tour Package, Rajasthan Desert Tours.

Jodhpur, the renowned 'Blue City', is quite famed for its blue building structure. Situated in the western area of Rajasthan, Jodhpur is also known as 'Blue City' as there are a number of houses painted in blue color. Visit Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jaswant Thada, Balsammand Lake, Chamundaji Temple, Kaylana Lake, Sardar Samand Lake,Raj Ranchhodji Temple.
Mehrangarh Fort straight away rules the sky line of the city. The fort protects the priceless belongings of the royals including palanquins, artifacts, arms, and textiles. Jaswant Thada is another famous landmark of the city.