| The Chandrabhaga
cattle fair is held on the last day of the Hindu month of
Kartik (Nov-Dec). People from all over come here for livestock
trading and to take holy dips in the river Chandrabhaga. This
river is considered the holiest river in this part of Rajasthan.
The Chandrabhaga cattle fair is organised in Nov-Dec.
All over Rajasthan, even in remote villages, Jhoolas are hung
from trees and decorated with leaves and flowers. Ladies and
girls can be seen enjoying on these swings, playing games,
singing folk songs and applying Mehandi on their palms. In
Jaipur an idol of Goddess Parvati is taken out in a royal
procession from the city palace so that the general public
can have a chance to pay homage to the Goddess. Antique gilt
palanquins, bullock carts pulling cannons, chariots, gaily
decorated elephants with silver haodas, horses, camels, brass
bands, and group of dances all form a part of this grand spectacle.
The Palanquin of Goddess Paravati is carried by 8 men dressed
in red color. This kilometer long procession winds its way
through the lanes of the old city. Local people come in huge
numbers, dress in their best traditional clothes. Space is
at a premium as people perch on top of building, windows even
trees to catch a glimpse of Goddess. A huge band of urchins
follows the Palanquin to grab these offerings. |
Reach there:
By Air: The nearest airport to Jhalawarr
is Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
By Rail: The nearest railway station to
Jhalawar is Kota.
By Road: It is well connected by road through
the National Highway No. 12 (NH 12). Rajasthan Roadways' buses
connect Jhalawarr with important towns like Jaipur, Jodhpur,
Udaipur and Barmer.
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