Celebrated
by the tribal population of Rajasthan, the Baneshwar Fair is
mainly a religious event that involves simple and traditional
rituals. The fair owes its name to the revered Shivalinga, which
is kept in the Mahadev Temple in Dungarpur. On this colorful
event, tribals from the neighboring states of Madhya Pradesh
and Gujrat converge in Dungarpur to take part in the
4-day
long affair.
The Baneshwar fair is held at a small delta formed by the river
Som and Mahi. In fact, the fair is actually a merger of two
different fairs: one which used to be held in honor of Lord
Shiva and another fair which started after the construction
of the Vishnu temple by Jankunwari, daughter-in-law of Mavji,
a highly revered saint considered to be an incarnation of Lord
Vishnu.
Besides its spiritual significance, the Baneshwar Fair is also
a colorful affair replete with cultural programmes, magic shows,
animal shows and acrobatic feats that are sure to delight an
avid photographer. A number of gaily-decorated stalls occupy
the place of pride in the Baneshwar Fair and sell everything
ranging from essential items to handicrafts. If you visit the
Baneshwar fair during your Rajasthan tour, you will surely agree
that it is an unconventional but a very enjoyable affair. It
may be reminded that the Baneshwar Fair is being held from
6-9 Feb, 2009.
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