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Kota : Fairs and Festivals

Fairs and festivals of Kota reflect the vigour and life-style of its people.

Gangaur Festival (March - April)
The most important local festival of Rajasthan, Gangaur is dedicated to Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva and the symbol of marital happiness. A festival of maidens and married women, it begins on the day following holi and is celebrated for eighteen days. During these days the fields in Hadoti region are covered with blossoming poppy flowers. Maidens go forth tocollect these flowers to make garlands for the Goddess.

Sitabari fair (May - June)
A small place near village Kelwara of Baran district, this fair of religious importace, is held from Baisakh Sudi Punam to Jeth Amavas. The fair is at its peak onChandra Amavas and Padwa Dooj. Tholusands of people take a holy dip in tanks called Sita Kund, Laxman Kund and Suraj Kund. Sitabari marks the place where Sita was left by Laxman in the forest.

Dussehra Fair (Oct - Nov.)
Ten days of battle between Lord Ram and Ravana are celebrated throughout India. In the tenth day, huge effigies,stuffed with fire crackers, of Ravana, his brother Kumbhkarana and son Meghnath, are set alinght.
People from far off paces come enjoy the popular and versatile fair

Fair Place Time
Dol Fair Baran Aug/Sept.
Nahan Celebrations Sangoad Feb/March
Dhanush Leela Atru (Baran Dist.) April
Teej Baran & Kota July/Aug
Phool Dol Kishanganj(Baran Dist.)



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