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KARAULI
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CHAITRA-
K12
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21st
March 2001
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9th
April 2002
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The
fair of Kaila Devi, popularly known as Mahalakshmi, (the
goddess of wealth), holds an important place among the celebrated
fairs of Rajasthan. The fair is held at the village Kaila
in Karauli district in the month of Chaitra, starting from
Chaitra Budi 12 and lasting for a fortnight.
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Kaila
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The
temple of Kaila Devi is located on the banks of the Kalisil
river in the hills of Trikut, 2 kms. to the north-west
of Kaila village. It houses the images of Mahalakshmi
and Chamunda. Kaila Devi has been regarded as the guardian
deity throughout the ages by the khinchis, the yadavas
and the princes of Karauli. The
devotees bring with them cash, coconuts, kajal (kohl),
tikki (vermilion), sweets and bangles as offerings to
the goddess. The rutual of Kanak-Dandoti is observed by
the staunch devotees. They cover a distance of 15 to 20
kms. to reach the temple, not on foot but by lying prostrate,
making lines with their hands in that positioin, advancing
upto the line drawn and repeating this procedure till
they reach the temple.
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The
fair is visited by a large number of traders who set up
their shops and sell a variety of indigenous products.
Groups of Mina tribesmen arrive in a spirit of gaiety-dancing,
singing and creating a lively atmosphere. The spacious courtyard
becomes the venue for dances and songs sung in praise of
the deities.
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