The Chandrabhaga fair is one of the most popular festivals celebrated at Jhalrapatan in Jhalawar district of Rajasthan, India, in the month of Kartik, Oct-Nov. This festival is celebrated in the honor of the sun God. According to legend’s Lord Sri Krishna’s son Shambhu who was suffered from Leprosy was cured by the Sun god. From that time period this fair is celebrated in honor of the God sun. Devotees from various parts of India congregate here, take a dip in the holy waters and offers prayers to the Sun.
Every year in this Chandrabhaga Fair a huge cattle fair is organized where farm animals like horses, cows, camels and bullocks are bought here from the distant parts for sale. This fair gives good opportunity to the tourists to know more about the traditions and rituals of this region.
The fair gives a very good opportunity to the tourists to know more about the rituals, traditions and also about the people of this region.
Tourist Attractions are the major tourist hotspots of the region that are worth a visit:
- Jhalawar Fort
- Bhawani Natyashala
- Government Museum
- Chandrabhaga Temple
- Gagron Fort
- Bhimsagar
- Fort Of Gangadhar
- Kakuni
- Rein Basera
- Dalhanpur
Ramganj Mandi is the nearest Railway Station(25kms). Jhalawar is well connected to Kota, Bundi and Jaipur. National Highway No.12 passes through Jhalawar. Buses are available from all major cities.
In 2010, this Chandrabhaga Fair falls on 20th -22nd November. Toshali Travel and Tours offers budget festival holiday packages and arranges, to be at “Chandrabhaga Fair”, Jhalrapatan, Rajasthan. And customized your accommodation on demand, book your package reservation at http://bit.ly/auYuXb. Toshali Travel and Tours is authorised Travel and Tour Operator, recognised and accredited by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
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