Mallinath
Fair, Tilwara ( MAR - APR )
Mallinath Fair is one of the biggest cattle fairs of Rajasthan held annually
near Tilwara, a village in Barmer District from Chaitra Budi Ekadashiio Chaitra
Sudi Ekadashi (March-April). It lasts for a fortnight wherein the highly popular
breeds of cows, camels, sheep, goats and horses attract Portrait of Maiiinathji
people.
The fair is believed to have originated from transactions which took place
among admirers of Rawal Mallinath, a local hero travelling to Tilwara on well
bred animals to meet him. People make offerings of sweets and once their wishes
are fulfilled, they offer miniature horses at the shrine.
There are races organised of bullock, camel and horses. The prize winning animals
sport white badges and command high prices.
Tilwara is a rail-head on the Jodhpur-Barmer route. Buses ply between Balotra,
Jodhpur, Barmer andTilwara.
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