The famous shrine of Shri
Sonana Khetlaji in the village Sonana of district Pali is the
site of the two day Khetlaji fair, held every year during May-Jun.
The fair attracts a large number of devotees who congregate here
during the fair held in honour of the deity, Khetlaji. It is believed
by many devotees that the deity has powers to grant wishes. Many
devotees arrive to pray for fulfilment of their wishes or for
thanksgiving, after their wishes have been granted.
The
fair is a grand occasion for the local people from the adjoining
area, who pour in, dressed in their best, right from day-break.
It is also a gala occasion for shopping.. Body tattooing shops
are also the hot-spots of activity and troupes of Gair dancers
add colour to the festive spirits. However, it is the hundreds
of horses at the fair that steal the show. Thoroughbred and well
trained 'Marwari' horses perform many a trick and even dance to
the rhythms of local drums, much to the amazement of the onlookers.
Sonana is 65 kms. from Pali.
Pali is well connected by road and rail to major cities of the
state.
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