Village Tilwara in Barmer District, Rajasthan.
One of the largest cattle fairs of Rajasthan, Mallinath Fair is just the right site to visit to outlook for highly well-liked breeds of cattle such as cows, camels, sheep, goats and horses. People from as far as Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh come here in the hope of discovery a good treaty. It is said that the fair arose from the transactions that took place when admirers of Rawal Mallinath, a trendy local hero, gathered in Tilwara, riding on well-bred animals to meet him.
It is a sanctuary where people Mallinath ji pray and believe that their wishes are granted. After their wishes are fulfilled, it is customary to offer miniature horses as a thank you to the shrine. One can see the horse of wood, brass and bronze sold by traders coming from Mathura, Agra and Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh. There are other stores selling general merchandise, feed and farm tools.
The fair opens with the hoisting of the flag of Rawal Mallinathji and the songs laudatory his valor and greatness.
The exhibition features camel calf, and horse racing and well-bred animals, competing in the dry riverbed. The winners are crowned animals with white coats and are sold at higher prices at the fair.
