Cultural extravaganza on display at Marwar Festival

The Marwar Festival began on Tuesday with the puja of Lord Surya in Jaipol at Mehrangarh Fort. The festival is held annually in the memory of the heroes of Rajasthan. 

Formerly known as the ‘Maand Festival’, Marwar Festival showcases the art and culture of Jodhpur and is devoted totally to songs and dance of the Marwar region.

A grand procession, comprising folk artists and Jodhpurites, began from the Clock Tower and reached Umaid Stadium, where traditional competitions like biggest moustache, tug of war, turban tying, Marwar Shri and matka race are held. The centre of attraction is Marwar Shri competition in which contestants wearing traditional dresses represent the tradition of Marwar. The festival is also embedded with a number of cultural events. Music and dance makes the festival more attractive. These cultural events not only add entertainment options for the visitors. They also reflect he rich culture of the place.

The festival also holds further value for the tourists. They provide a deep insight into the rural life of the people of Rajasthan.