Marwar Festival

 The beautiful Marwar festival is celebrated for two days in the city of Jodhpur. The entire festival is devoted to traditional dances and songs of the region. The Marwar festival is also known as the Maand festival. The festival is brought to life by different folk artists who portray the lives of brave heroes of the country.

Various legends and folklores are brought back to life with this festival. A huge number of enthusiastic folk artists perform cheerfully on this festival. The festival is witnessed by millions of tourists from all around the world. Horse riding and polo are some of the most popular attractions of the festival of Marwar. Different types of contests are held during this beautiful festival in Jodhpur.

Nagaur Fair

The Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair in the country. It is also known as the Cattle Fair of Nagaur. The fair includes trading of camels, horses and bullocks which is conducted every year. Different types of items are traded during the fair. Some of the most popular types of items include spices, horses, iron crafts, wooden items and various types of camel leather items.

Nagaur Fair Jodhpu

The Nagaur fair also includes various types of sports activities which include camel races, tug of war, horse races, cock fights and bullock races. Melodious folk music is heard through out the fair. The entire fair is conducted for a period of eight days. The fair is attended by millions of tourists from all over the world. The biggest chilly market in India can also be viewed in the Nagaur fair.

During the fair, the cattle are beautifully decorated with colorful embellishments and artificial ornaments. Fascinating decorations are used to embellish the cattle. The cattle owners also wear attractive clothes and accessories. The fair also showcases several exquisite forms of entertainment which include folk stories, juggling, puppetry shows and many more. The Nagaur Fair is one of the most entertaining and colorful festivals in the city of Jodhpur.

Mahamandir Temple Jodhpur

The Mahamandir temple is home to various other small shrines which are located in the premises of the temple. Most of these shrines are made of stone. The walls of the temple are studded with ancient motifs which enhance the beauty of the huge temple. The architectural sculptures of the temple are quite incomparable. It depicts the skilled craftsmanship of the people of Rajasthan.

Santhoshi Mata Temple in Jodhpur City

Santhoshi Mata temple in Jodhpur is considered to be the original temple dedicated to Goddess Santhoshi Mata as there are many temples dedicated to the goddess across the country. The temple is situated in Lal Sagar which is quite near to Mandore. Mandore is located about ten kilometers from the city of Jodhpur. Santhoshi Mata is worshipped mostly by women. The temple became famous after the release of the bollywood movie-“Jai Santhoshi Maa”.

The goddess of luck, prosperity and health is worshipped on Fridays as it is considered to be the most auspicious day. According to legends, believers and devotees who worship Santhoshi Mata for 16 consecutive Fridays are believed to be blessed by the goddess with health, wealth and good fortune.

Santoshi Mata Temple Jodhpur

Apart from these two marvelous and beautiful temples, there are many other temples in the city of Jodhpur. The city is thronged by visitors as it includes some of the most beautiful shrines in the world. The Pal Balaji temple in Pal Gaon is one of the most exquisite and popular shrines in the entire country.

Another note-worthy temple in the city of Jodhpur includes the Isqkiya Gajanan Ji Temple. It is another marvelous temple in the city which is also visited by many people from around the world. The city of Jodhpur is noted for its remarkable temples, fairs, palaces and forts. It is therefore one of the most popular tourist destinations in Rajasthan.

The Ramdev temple is a symbolic representation of devotion and divinity. However, the temple is surrounded by many legends which lend it a mystic aura. The entrance of the temple includes a small board which reads-“enter at your own risk”. The Baba Ramdev temple is mostly visited by people who are fascinated by the mystic aura that envelopes the holy premises of the temple.

Randev Baba Temple jodhpur

The temple was originally constructed by Maharani Jadechi Rajkanwar after the demise of Maharaja Jaswant Singh, her husband. This temple is noted for its intricate patterns, beautiful patterns and different colored stained glass windows. The temple also includes a huge marble statue of Ranchodiji.

The temple is visited by millions of tourists every year as it is enveloped by a mysterious aura. Although none of the legends are proven, people still tend to believe in most of the ancient beliefs. The temple is most famous for its ancient cultural designs and architectural beauty.

Ganesh Temple- Exquisite Temple in the Ratanada Hills

One of the most beautiful and large temples in the city of Jodhpur is the Ganesh temple which is located in Ratanada hills. The hill is named after a dog called Rata. The history of the temple can be traced back to around 150 years when a huge statue of Lord Ganesha was discovered. The statue is eight feet in height and five feet in width. This huge statue was placed on the Ratanada hills and a temple was built in its place. The temple is located 5kms from the main city of Jodhpur. The statue of Ganesh was discovered by a teacher named Radidas from a place called Gorunda.

According to the Hindu myths, Ganesha is the son of Shiva and Parvathi- the god and goddess of Hindus. Lord Ganesh is the God of all Gods with an elephant head. According to the legend of the temple, the idol was discovered by the teacher on the Ratanada hills. The temple was then built on the hills. Today the temple is visited by millions of tourists from all over the world.