The Serpent
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The
festival is celebrated in the Hindu month of Ashwin (Sept-Oct)
in Jodhpur, the former capital of Marwar Province. The festival
has on display the music and dance of the Marwar region. The
spirited folk dancers assembled here, perform with gusto and
entertain the audience with Rajasthani folklore. These folk
artists bring to life the myth and legends of the area and
sing songs in memory of the brave heroes. Other attractions
include of the festival include horse riding and horse polo.
Various other competitions are also held during the festival.
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