To
experience Jodhpur art and culture at its best the right place to be is
at the Marwar festival held every year in the month of October. This
festival devoted exclusively to the folk dance and music of Marwar was
formerly known as the Maand festival and is held for two days during the
full moon of Sharad Purnima. The Marwar festival is one of the unique
festivals of Rajasthan where you can get a taste of the bygone era of
royalty. The music which one gets to hear here is one which is centered
on the chivalrous and romantic lifestyle of the Rajput rulers. To celebrate the spirit of Jodhpur art and culture the artists and visitors gather at the Mehrangarh fort and Umaid Bhawan which are ideal and permanent places to hold the festival. The majestic fort and palace are gripped with vibrant and colorful activities for two days enlivening the entire city of Jodhpur. Folk artists gear up in full spirit to perform at the biggest festival of the year to showcase their talent. At the festival one can also be a part of horse riding and witness camel tattooing as well as the royal sport of polo. The food stalls offer the visitor a treat of authentic Rajasthani food at the festival. The Marwar festival is a delightful place to be at to get a feel of the royal lifestyle of the romantic Rajput rulers.