Mallinath Fair Tilwara

Mallinath Fair is an immensely popular fair of Rajasthan where transactions of cattle take place. Tilwara is a rural precinct in Barmer District where the season of Chaitra Budi Ekadashi to Chaitra Sudi Ekadashi (March-April) is considered best for the organizing the fair. A wide range of cow breeds can be seen such as cows, camels, sheep, goats and horses. Devotees of all castes and creeds from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and other cities of India come to attend the fair.

One can estimate the chaste emotions of people coming from different sections of society that they find the occasion of Mallinath Fair as a turning point in their life. The narrative connected with the fair is of Rawal Mallinath, a local hero, who used to cover his journey to Tilwara on well brought-up animals. There is a beautiful temple dedicated to Mallinathji where people bestow 'batashas' and 'laddoos'. If any of the wishes of worshipers is realized then they present horses in the temple.

Stupendous horses made of wood, brass and bronze are vended in the fair of Mallinath which attracts the tourists. Spectacular race of Bullock, camel and horse races are organized and vigorous animals compete with each other. Whichever animal succeed, it wins a white badge and prize selected by committee.
The initiation of Mallinath Fair is done by hosting a flag of Rawal Mallinath Ji. Afterwards, devotional songs are sung for extolling the chivalrous qualities of him. A number of talented artists present breathtaking shows in the cultural program of fair.

Mallinath Fair in Tilwara is one of the crowd puller events of Rajasthan which is extremely popular among local populace.