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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
(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
centered 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 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.
Marwar
Festival Package
Day
01: Jodhpur: You a re
received at Airport/Railway station and transferred to hotel.
Later we visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Mandore and
Umaid Bhawan Palace. Overnight at hotel.
Day
02: Jodhpur: For the day we enjoy the cultural
performances of the Marwar festival. Overnight at hotel.
Day
03: Jodhpur: After breakfast your will be
transferred to Airport/Railway station to connect your
onwards/return journey
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