Marwar Festival

Visit the ‘Blue City’ or the ‘Sun City’ of Jodhpur during the month of Ashwin in Hindu Calendar (between September and October) on the eve of SharadPoornima or Full Moon, and you will get to witness the grand Marwar Festival of Rajasthan. A two days’ festival that is dedicated to the valorous heroes of Rajasthan, this festival is all about the rich culture, traditional lifestyle, and grandeurs of the Desert Capital; mainly of the Marwar region!

Festivity of Marwar Festival in Rajasthan begins with colourful and vibrant display of folk music and dance performances around the UmaidBhawan Palace, Mehrangarh Fort, and Mandore. folk dancers from all across the Marwar region, comes in their traditional attires, sing their folk song in the praise of their valiant heroes, dances while balancing pots overhead, and creates a captivating ambience all around Jodhpur.

Be it through their songs or music, one can easily revisit Jodhpur’s opulent history and enjoy the essence of its royal charm. Other popular events during the Marwar Festival in Jodhpur includes traditional camel polo matches and camel tattoo show.

• Celebrated Across: Jodhpur
• Celebration Month: Ashwin Month of Hindu Calendar (September to October)
• Last Celebrated On: 15^thto 16^thOctober, 2016
• Next Celebration On: 04^th to 05^thOctober, 2017