When: 25-26 November, 2017
Where: Alwar, Rajasthan
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The Matsya festival of Alwar held in November over two days is the foremost of all fairs and festivals of Rajasthan. It is celebrated to glorify the prosperity, traditional values and customs of the region. This festival is renowned for its colorful processions, cultural performances, an array of sporting events and impressive artistic exhibitions. The magnificence of Alwar’s numerous palaces and forts, lakes, hunting lodges, archaeological sites and thick forests, make it a delightful setting for a flamboyant celebration. The term 'Matsya' is a Sanskrit word for Fish and back in the time, Alwar was called 'Matsya Desh' or the Land of Fish while the inhabitants were known as 'Matsyas' therefore the name of the festival.
Festival Highlights
- The Matsya Festival will be held on 25 - 26 November, 2017. For the visitors’ entertainment, several cultural programs will be organized at Sariska gate and the tourists will be given a tour from Sariska to Kankwari fort.
- The event will start with the Maha Aarti at 5:30 am on 25 November at the Jagannath Temple after which the heritage walk will commence. The walk will include a tour of places like Tripolia, Mahal Chowk, Jagannath Temple, Mathuradheesh and Kishan Kund.
- Moving on, there will be an open air Photo exhibition which will showcase pictures from ancient history, heritage, museums and wildlife of Sariska. For college and school students, there will be Rangoli and Mehndi competitions.
- The event will also have a Kavi Sammelan where poets like Balveer Karun, Poonam Verma, and Vineet Chauhan will be reciting poetry.
- The Indira Gandhi Stadium will have Hot Air Balloon adventure and other sports like Kho-kho, Kabbadi, and Tug of War.
- There will also be a grand procession whereby various folk artists will take part along with Police Band, Horses and Scout Guide.
- The cultural evening will be studded with artists performing dance forms from various states like Laavni from Maharashtra and Bihu from Assam. The local artists will also perform Bhapang Vaadan, Matka Bhavai, and Mayur Nritya. The entire event will be concluded by Sufi song performance by Artists Lakhwinder Wadali.
Schedule:
Day 1 (25 November 2017)
- Maha Arti (5:30 am)
- Heritage Walk (7:00 am)
- Photo Exhibition (9:00 am)
- Hot Air Balloon and Traditional Games (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
- Cultural Program (10:00 am to 2:30 pm)
- Mehndi & Rangoli Competition (11:00 am)
- Kavi Sammelan (7:00 pm)
- Excursions to Kankwari Fort (7:00 am to 10:30 am and 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm)
Day 2 (26 November 2017)
- Paddle Boat Race (10:00am)
- Hot Air Balloon and Traditional Games (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
- ‘Lok Kala Sangam’ Cultural Program (11:00 am)
- Traditional Procession (3:30 pm)
- ‘Jhilmil’ Deep Maala (6:00 pm)
- ‘Lok Rang’ Cultural Program (7:00 pm)
- Excursions to Kankwari Fort (7:00 am to 10:30 am and 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm)
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