Karni Mata Mela
Karni Mata Mela is a famous festival in India. It is a festival dedicated divine Karni Mata. Worshipping Karni Mata is regarded auspicious by the people of Deshnok. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that the Goddess posses supernatural powers. The festival is predominantly celebrated in Deshnok. It is celebrated twice a year. The first one will be held on March 1 this year.
The Karni Mata Mela is a great attraction for tourists. The mela features a number of cultural and religious programs. On the first day of the mela, the temple opens at 4 am to offer puja to the Goddess. The statue of the Goddess is beautifully decorated with the golden crown. It is also decorated with expensive jewelries and garlands. The puja is followed by an aarti. The puja also includes offering Bhog and Prasad to the deity.
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Large number of tourists visit this fair as they get a close look of the rich religious traditions of the place. Moreover, the beautiful architecture of the temple is also a major draw for the tourists. Made of marble and other stones, the Karni Mata temple is a pretty sight. The statue of the deity, made of 75 cm of yellow marble, is also a beautiful sight.
Indianholiday.com offers online information about Karni Mata Mela.
| Festivals in March 2012 |
| Festival Name | Festivals Day/Date |
| Karni Mata Mela | 1 Mar, Thursday |
| World Book Day | 1 Mar, Thursday |
| Chapchar Kut | 2 Mar, Friday |
| Rashtriya Suraksha Divas | 3 Mar, Saturday |
| Khatu Shyamji Festival | 3 - 5 Mar, Saturday-Monday |
| Paripally Gajamela | 4 Mar, Sunday |
| Chinakkathoor Pooram | 7 Mar, Wednesday |
| Elephant Festival | 7 Mar, Wednesday |
| International Women's Day | 8 Mar, Thursday |
| Holi | 8 Mar, Thursday |
| Holla Mohalla | 9 Mar, Friday |
| Hindu New Year | 12 Mar, Thursday |
| No Smoking Day | 14 Mar, Wednesday |
| Thirunakkara Arattu | 14 - 23 Mar, Wednesday-Friday |
| Sheetla Asthami | 15 Mar, Thrusday |
| Kaila devi Fair | 19 Mar, Monday |
| World Forestry Day | 21 Mar, Wednesday |
| World Water Day | 22 Mar, Thursday |
| World Meteorological Day | 23 Mar, Friday |
| Gudi Padwa | 23 Mar, Friday |
| Ugadi | 23 Mar, Friday |
| Chaitra Navaratri | 23 Mar - 1 Apr, Friday(starting) |
| World TB Day | 24 Mar, Saturday |
| Chetri Chand | 24 Mar, Saturday |
| Attuvela Mahotsavam | 25 Mar, Sunday |
| Gangaur Festival | 25 - 26 Mar, Sunday-Monday |
| Mewar Festival | 25 - 27 Mar, Sunday-Tuesday |
| Doctor's Day | 30 March, Friday |
