Chandrabhaga Fair

Introduction

Rajasthan has occupied an important place among the various tourist destinations. There are numerous tourist attractions in Rajasthan that make for a great time for the tourists who come here to pay a visit. The indomitable forts, splendid palaces, fascinating wildlife and serene lakes are some of the things that form the hallmark of this place. One of the most striking things that truly deserve the attention of the tourists is the fairs and festivals of Rajasthan. There are numerous fairs and festivals of Rajasthan and each fair has its own significance. The Chandrabhaga Fair, Jhalawar is one such fair that really calls for a glimpse of it.

Chandrabhaga Fair in Rajasthan is held in great reverence and a lot of people take part in this gala event. A lot of pilgrims flock into Jhalawar on the banks of river Chandrabhaga on the holy occasion of the full moon night that takes place in the month of October and November. The festival is named after this festival and this river is considered very sacred by the people. In the Chandrabhaga Fair, Jhalawar a lot of people flock by the holy river and take a dip into the river since they are of the view that by doing so they will have their souls purified. The people also offer the prayers at this sacred place of worship.

This fair is marked by a large number of livestock that include: cows, horses, buffaloes, camels and bullocks that are brought from the distant places and are displayed for the purpose of sale. Both religious and commercial purpose served. The traders also flock at the Chandrabhaga Fair from the far off places such as Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh since it is a good opportunity for them to do business and make money. Jhalawar is well connected by both rail and road and can be easily accessed from Kota, Bundi and Jaipur by rail network.