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- Kolayat Mela, Rajasthan
Kolayat Mela, RajasthanGeneral Information  Location: Kolayat, RajasthanFeatures: 52 Ghats Time of Celebration: It is held in the month of March Kolayat Fair also recognized as the Kapil Muni Fair is the biggest fair of Bikaner, Rajasthan. It is celebrated on Kartik Purnima at Kolayat, originally Kapilayatan. Kolayat derives its name from the Kapil Muni, a revered sage who underwent intense meditation for the convalescence of humanity. These names exist in the holy scriptures of the Puranas and therefore substantiate their value. » History: The celebrations of Kolayat Fair hold a special significance to the local people. According to historical records, Kolayat in Bikaner was also regarded as Kapilayatan. This name was assigned to the place after Kapil Muni, a revered sage. Not only this, these names are also found in the holy scriptures of Puranas and hence corroborate their significance. » Activities: The banks of the Kolayat Lake are kissed by 52 Ghats exquisitely embellished with lights on the day of the festival. The devotees and pilgrims take a dip in the holy water of the Kolayat Lake and perform a variety of rituals. They offer prayers, sugar drops, sweetmeats and milk pudding to the deity. All these items are prepared in the Kolayat Temple that houses the image of Kapil Muni. A cattle fair is also organized at the time of the Kapil Muni fair. The most mesmerizing feature of the Kolayat Fair Bikaner is the site of several oil lit lamps floating on the tranquil and scenic lake at dusk. This scene is truly a feast for the eyes.  Being reminiscent of the old traditions, heritage and culture; Rajasthan draws huge number of tourists from around the world. There are countless of tourist attractions that dot this land of valor and courage. Forts, palaces, stunning landscapes, mountains and wildlife all have a reflection of the past glory of this princely state. But the best way to see the personified form of the culture of Rajasthan is to witness fairs and festivals that are celebrated on an expansive scale and hold special importance in the life of the local people.
The most noticeable and remarkable feature of the Kolayat Fair Bikaner is when all the devotees gather at one point at dusk and put several lit oil lamps on the leaves and leave them to float on the serene and calm lake water. This scene is truly a feast for the eyes. » How to Reach: By Air: The nearest airports are Jodhpur (254 km) and Sanganer airport Jaipur (325 km). By Train: Bikaner is well connected with rail to all major cities of the country. It has direct trains from Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jammu, Chandigarh etc. By Road: Bikaner is well connected with rail and road network to all major cities of the country. Rajasthan Kolayat Mela Reservation Form |
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