Q.2 दक्षिणी राजस्थान के किन्हीं छः मेलों के नाम लिखिए।
Write the names of any six fairs of Southern Rajasthan.
Ans :
- Baneshwar fair of Dungarpur
- Sitabari fair of the city dwellers of Shahbad tehsil of Baran district
- Nathdwara fair on Annakoot
- Charbhuja fair near Udaipur
- Shivratri fair at Eklingji
- Dhulev fair of Kesariyaji
| Source : New RBSE 10th : Page 40 |
Major Fairs of Rajasthan
| District | Fair | Location | Date | Significance |
| Banswara | Ghotiya Amba Mela | Ghotiya | Chaitra Amavasya | Called “Bhils’ Kumbh” |
| Baran | Sitabari Mela | Kelwara | Jyeshtha Amavasya | Largest fair in Hadoti; linked to Sahariya tribe |
| Kapil Dhara Mela | Baran | Kartik Purnima | Held on Kapil Dhara waterfall | |
| Brahmani Mata Mela | Saurashen | Magh Shukla Saptami | Known as “Donkeys’ Fair” | |
| Bhilwara | Phool Dol Mela | Shahpura | Chaitra Krishna Pratipada-Panchami | Linked to Ramsnehi sect |
| Dhanop Mata Mela | Dhanop | Chaitra Krishna Pratipada-Navami | Traditional tribal fair | |
| Sawai Bhoj Mela | Asind | Bhadrapad Shukla Shashthi-Ashtami | Historical significance | |
| Harni Mahadev Mela | Bhilwara | Phalguna Krishna Trayodashi | Shiva worship | |
| Chittorgarh | Johar Mela | Chittorgarh | Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi | Celebrates Rajput valor |
| Matri Kundiya Mela | Rashmi | Vaisakh Purnima | Called “Haridwar of Mewar” | |
| Mira Mahotsav | Chittorgarh | Ashwin Purnima | Celebrates Meera Bai’s devotion | |
| Dungarpur | Baneshwar Mela | Sabla | Magh Purnima | Tribal Kumbh at Mahi-Som-Jakham rivers |
| Neela Pani Mela | Hathoud | Kartik Shukla Chaturdashi-Purnima | Tribal fair | |
| Kota | Dussehra Mela | Kota | Ashwin Shukla Dashami | Traditional Dussehra celebrations |
| Pratapgarh | Gautameshwar Mahadev Mela | Arnod | Vaisakh Purnima | Shiva worship |
| Rajsamand | Janmashtami Mela | Nathdwara | Bhadrapad Krishna Ashtami | Celebrated at Krishna temple |
| Annakoot Mela | Nathdwara | Kartik Shukla Pratipada | Features Bhil tribe’s loot ritual | |
| Charbhuja Mela | Garhbor | Bhadrapad Shukla Ekadashi | Known as “Devjhulni Fair” | |
| Udaipur | Rishabhdev Mela | Dhulaiv | Chaitra Krishna Ashtami-Navami | Jain pilgrimage; dispute with Bhils |
| Vikramaditya Mela | Udaipur | Chaitra Amavasya | Historical fair | |
| Gangaur Mela | Udaipur | Chaitra Shukla Tritiya | Celebrates Goddess Gauri | |
| Eklingji Mela | Kailashpuri | Phalguna Krishna Trayodashi | Shiva worship at Eklingji Temple |