The fair of Beneshwar is a popular Indian fair. It is a five days fair which starts from Shukla Ekadeshi of Magh month of Hindu calendar. Beneshwar is situated in Dungarpur and it is 24 kms. from Aspur in the district of Dungarpur. The Beneshwar fair is the biggest tribal fair of India. It attracts lakhs of devotess from all around. The fair is held in Dungarpur , Rajasthan. A holy Shiv Linga is located in the Shiv temple of Dungarpur and it is from this statue that the name Beneshwar has been taken from. The word Beneshwar means the “master of the delta” in the local language called Vagdi.
This annual fair of Dungarpur is organized at delta formed by the rivers Mahi and Som. The fair continues till Shukla Purnima of Magh. Actually the Beneshwar fair is a combination of two fairs. One fair is held in the honour of Lord Shiva and is organized to pay tribute to the Lord Shiva, known as Beneshwar Mahadev. The another fair is held for celebrating the completion of construction of Vishnu temple. It was built by Jankunwar, the daughter-in-law of saint Mavji.
The priests and the devotess participate in the massive procession to the fair site and take a dip into the river water. The arti and Raslila are reenacted during the night in the Lakshmi Narayana temple.Bhils or tribal people from Dungarpur, Udaipur and Banswara constitute the major part of the gathering.
This annual fair of Dungarpur is organized at delta formed by the rivers Mahi and Som. The fair continues till Shukla Purnima of Magh. Actually the Beneshwar fair is a combination of two fairs. One fair is held in the honour of Lord Shiva and is organized to pay tribute to the Lord Shiva, known as Beneshwar Mahadev. The another fair is held for celebrating the completion of construction of Vishnu temple. It was built by Jankunwar, the daughter-in-law of saint Mavji.
The priests and the devotess participate in the massive procession to the fair site and take a dip into the river water. The arti and Raslila are reenacted during the night in the Lakshmi Narayana temple.Bhils or tribal people from Dungarpur, Udaipur and Banswara constitute the major part of the gathering.
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