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The Banganga Fair is held near a rivulet about 11km from Bairat, a historical township in Jaipur district. People come on the full moon day of Vaisakh to have a dip in the sacred stream which is supposed to have originated from the sport where Arjun shot an arrow.
The fair ground is surrounded by low hills and has an abundance of palm trees. The origin of the fair is shrouded in mystery. The fair started about 200 years ago, when the Radha-Krishna temple was erected. No feasts are held in the temple and the pilgrims bring their own food. The banks of the Banganga are studded with temples. Besides the Radha-Krishna temple, and by the side of the Nand Kund, is the shrine of Hanuman. Maharaja Ram Singh built the Har-Ki-Pauri. People gather at the temple a day before the fair starts and sing bhajans at night.
The Radha-Krishna temple is an impressive double storey building. After ten steps, there is a shrine of Garuda facing the main idols of Krishna and Radha. On the four sides are Verandahs. One of them has the images of the Pandavas and their wife, Draupadi. In the right verandah is a row of lingas on which water flows through a common channel. One of the lingas has five faces carved on it. This is known as the Panch-Mikhi-Madhaeva of Ekdash Rudra.
History
Banganga Fair dates back to 200 years old and it was held for the first time at the inauguration ceremony of Radha-Krishna temple at the district of Bairath in Jaipur.
Its history says that it is related to Mahabharata. People believe that the rivulet got created when Bhishma Pitamaha felt thirsty before he died and Arjun, his grandson used his skills of archery for extracting water. When he shot his arrow, there was a spring seen at this spot and therefore, it was named as Banganga. ‘Ban’ refers to ‘arrow’ while ‘Ganga’ was the river of this stream. Every year, millions of devotees gather here for having a holy dip in the rivulet around.
Celebration of Banganga Fair
Banganga fair is held every year on the full moon day of the month of Baisakhi in April to May at the embankments of small river, Banganga lying 11 km away from Bairath.
The royal Banganga Fair exhibits the rich cultural and traditional heritage of Rajasthan state. Besides this, there are shopping opportunities for people interested in buying crafts and curios and tempting Rajasthani food for enticing the taste buds of people of every age.
Tourism in Banganga Fair
Every year, millions of devotees gather here for participating in the historic fair to seek God's blessings to have a holy dip in this stream. The major attraction is the Radha-Krishna Temple where devotees begin assembling in the temple from morning to pray and dip in this holy stream. People have a belief that taking a dip would wash away their sins and cleanse their souls as well.
Interesting fact about Banganga Fair
Besides the major temple, there are various significant shrines on the embankment of river which is visited by all the tourists coming to the fair. There are shrines of Goswamiji and Lord Hanuman, Ganga Bihari and Lord Shiva. The area in the vicinity is impeccably fascinating and holy as well. Banganga fair is the time for enjoying the royal Rajasthani culture. Traders belonging to several areas as well as various communities set up their stalls for selling their wares. There are all types of articles available such as traditional ornaments, toys for kids, household items etc. People coming here may buy curios, crafts, souvenirs and other things made by the local artisans. There is a merry making atmosphere for adults and children and rides for kids like giant wheel and merry-go-round also found.
How to Reach
By Road
The district of Bairath is at a distance of 85 kms from Jaipur city on a diversion from National Highway 8 close to Shahpura connecting Alwar. There is a regular bus service provided between Jaipur and Maid, the place from where Banganga is merely a few kilometers away.
By Train
There is a well developed rail network of Jaipur city as it remains connected to almost all the prominent cities of the country. There are passenger trains, express trains etc which carry passengers to and fro from Jaipur.
By Air
There is an airport at Jaipur in Sanganer which is 7km away having domestic terminal whereas the international terminal is 10 km away from the major city. The city has a great air network with all prominent cities of the country as well as major countries such as Sharjah, Dubai and Muscat. Flights for Bangkok and Singapore are also available via Delhi. There is a chartered service to Dublin and London where people of several places may reach via air.
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