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Karni Mata Fair, Deshnok

Karni Mata Fair is a religious festival which is celebrated in Deshnok town of Bikaner district. Karni Mata Fair, Deshnok is a local festival which is observed two times in the year. It is a ten day long festival. It happens in Chaitra Shukla Ekam to Chaitra Shukla Dasham means and Ashvin Shukla Ekam to Ashvin Shukla Dasham, according to the first ten days of lunar month of the Hindu calendar. So generally Karni Mata Fair in Deshnok takes place in March or April and September or October.

Karni Mata Fair, Deshnok is celebrated to pay homage to Karni Mata. She was a saint who devoted herself to help the poor and backward community people. There is a myth related to Karni Mata that she had supernatural capacity. She initiated the creation of Deshnok town and she has been adored by her followers called Charans. She is also worshipped by the royal family of Bikaner.

Karni Mata Fair, Deshnok commemorated with great regards and respect by the local people. Rajput people come during the first hair cut of their children and they offer the first hair to Karni Mata. Karni Mata Fair, Deshnok held near the temple of Karni Mata. This temple consists of the idol Karni Mata along with the idols of her sister and the sisters of Avad Mata. The temple opens early in the morning and devotees offer their tribute to the idols. Charans made special food called Bhog and devote it to the Goddess after the ritual Mangla-Ki-Aarti. So if you at Rajasthan during Karni Mata Fair, Deshnok do not miss to catch this colorful religious festival.

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