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Rajasthan Fairs and Festivals |
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| Rajasthan is
the "Land of Celebrations " Madhogarh's tradition can be captured at its
festive best at the fairs and festivals, which are dazzlingly theatrical and
lively. The festivals are marked by the folk dances and music played on a
variety of locally made instruments. All the fairs and festivals are widely
attended by people from all walks of life. |
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Holi |
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| The members of the royal family start a procession from the fort which goes to each and
every villagers house and they greet them and play the festival of colors
with them. on this day of celebration the members of royal family forget
their status and mix with the general villagers and share sweets with them.
In the evenings the senior citizens are personally invited by the royal
family for drinks and dinner.The people of
Madhogarh celebrate Holi to welcome the Spring season with a profusion of
colors. One can see blithe faces smeared in rainbow hues and drenched in
color water in whole Madhogarh. The villagers forget their inhibitions and
make merry with reckless abandon. People from all walks of life indulge in
rivalry, liberally splashing colors on each other. Singing, dancing and
merry making becomes the order of the day. |
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Sheetla
Mata Fair |
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| The deity is represented by red stone. It is a veritable picnic for the pilgrims attending the fair. It is customary to cook one's own food at the site and eat it only after it has been offered at the shrine.A temporary market comes up at the fair. A cattle fair is also organized during the fair.The fair is held in the month of chaitra, in village seel - ki -
doongri 15 kms from Madhogarh. The fair is held in honor of Sheetla Mata
every year. The fair attracts hordes of visitors from far and wide. People
believe that epidemics spread because of the wrath of Sheetal Mata and hence
they worship her and make offerings so that she may be pacified. |
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Gangaur |
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| At an auspicious hour in the
afternoon procession is starts from the Fort Madhogarh and is taken out to a
well with the images of Isar and Gauri, placed on the heads of married women
The whole villagers follow the procession. Songs are sung about the
departure of Gauri to her husband's house. The procession comes back after
offering water to the image of Gauri. Ghevar The local sweet is offered by
the villagers to each other.Is located 7 km
away from Madhogarh. Guests would
discover a temple which is famous for historical interest in harmony with
the local landscape. The Temple is in the valley which is surrounded by
Aravalli hills. Devoted to Lord Shiva , the temple is a place where visitors
from all over Madhogarh and nearby villages come and offer prayers . |
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Dussehra |
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| Tall effigies of the demon Ravan is burnt to
symbolize the victory of good
over evil. Villagers gather here dressed in multicolored clothes to offer
prayers to Lord Rama. |
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Diwali |
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| Diwali a celebration of light is
the most popular festival of Madhogarh. The whole village is decorated with
divas (earthen Lamps). The night is illuminated with the flaming lights of
fireworks, creating kaleidoscopic designs against the black canvas of the
sky. The goddess of wealth Laxmi is worshipped, after pooja (worship)
the whole village folks comes to the fort to greet the members of the royal
family and then burn crackers with them. |
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