Jhalrapatan is the lieu in Jhalawar district of Rajasthan where Chandrabhaga Fair go on in the month of kartik (October-November). The date of the fair depends on the arrival of full moon night. During the time period of fair, millions of devotees take bath in Chadrabhaga River, a purifying stream. People coming from all over the nation, to attend the fair have iron bound beliefs on the sure outcome of this bath. The spot where all the pilgrims take dips in the river is called Chandravati.
The Chandrabhaga Fair is not only significant from religion point of view but the overflow of public makes it favorable stage for traders and merchants. They sell every thing that might be required by the travelers. The cattle breeder bring their animals like cows, horses, buffaloes, camels and bullocks in order to trade them at good rates. These merchants belong to Madhya-Pradesh and Maharashtra. The fair offer a wonderful opportunity where the villagers from the adjoining regions can encash their assets into good money.
Chandrabagha Fair is just not a pilgrimage fair but an entertaining event too. When the traditional folklore begins to be presented on the stage, one can not even think of taking off his eyes from it. The presentation of the cultural program is so amusing that it is very obvious to get lost in it. The performing artists blessed with exceptional qualities to play melodious music and dance in an extraordinary manner wins your heart right away.
The fair is this much popular that it enchants the tourists from abroad as well. The dynamic culture and unique yet straightforward presentation style evokes the desire to explore the Rajasthan city furthermore. The vibrant colors of fair adorn the whole event to some more extent.
Find out the glory of real Rajasthan in Chandrabagha Fair. The spirits and enthusiasm of generous populace of Rajasthan can be easily spotted during the fair.