Golden Triangle Tour with Kailadevi Fair Karauli, Indian Golden Triangle Tour, Golden Triangle Tour of India


One of the most venerated fairs of Rajasthan, Kaila devi fair is hels at the temple of Kaila Devi, who is worshipped as the guardian deity by the Yadavas, the Khinchis, and the princess of Karauli. In the courtyard of the temple, there is a small temple of Bhairon and a temple facing the Kaila Devi's shrine houses Lord 'Hanuman', called 'Languriya' in the local dialect. Thousands of devotees belonging to all the communities visit the place throughout the year. The fair attracts a lot of pilgrims from other states also such as Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh , Punjab , Delhi and Haryana, who offer cash, coconuts, kajal (kohl), tikki (vermilion), bangles and sweets to the goddess. An interesting ritual is observed by the successors of Goli Bhagat, a great devotee of Kaila Devi, who come from Agra. This ritual called 'Kanak-Dandoti' is rigorous and is observed by other staunch devotees as well. These devotees cover a
distance of 15 to 20 kms to the temple by lying prostrate and marking lines with their hands in that position, then get up and advance upto the drawn line and again repeating the procedure. Though some devotees do take some rest and eat food in between, but there are some who endure the hunger and exhaustion till they reach the temple. The faith of these people is exemplary. There are a large number of shops selling variety of articles and Mina tribal people perform dances of happiness and sing songs in the praise of the deities lending the gaiety to the environment. Rituals The devotees bring along with them cash, bangles, coconuts and sweets to offer to the goddess. Staunch devotees follow the religious practice of Kanak-Dandotis. A distance of approximately 20 kilometres has to be covered by them so as to reach the temple. The most difficult part of this ritual is that this distance is not covered on foot. Instead, the devotees lie flat and make lines with their hand. They reach up to these lines and the process is repeated till they reach the temple. Celebrations While some eat and rest during the journey, others enjoy following the rituals and festivities. A number of traders who visit the fair set up their shops here to sell their goods. The Mina tribals arrive in a spirit of happiness, dancing and singing. They make the whole ambiance light and create a lively atmosphere. The song and dance performances in the praise of the guardian deity are held at the courtyard.

Kaila Devi Temple, Kaurali Legend has it that the ruling family of Karauli are descendants of Lord Krishna. They are considerd head of the Yaduvanshi Rajputs; their family history is rich with tales of valour and glory. Raja Gopal Das of Karauli ruled from 1533 to 1569. Karauli, a holy city 160 km from Jaipur and 103 km from Sawai Madhopur, was founded in 1348. It is also the venue for the famous Kaila Devi fair. The Pale red sandstone of Karauli is well kown. Kaila devi temple is a Hindu temple situated 23 km from Karauli in Rajasthan state in India. The temple is located on the banks of the Kalisil river in the hills of Trikut, 2 km. to the north-west of Kaila village. Location: Village Kaila, 24 kms in Karauli district, also accessible from Hindaun and Mahavirji When: Hindu calendar month of Chaitra, March to April Attractions: Pilgrimage, festivities and merrymaking, trading
Kailadevi Fair - Karauli, Rajasthan (March - April) 17 March, 2015
Day 01. Flight to India (Delhi) Around midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan city and capital Delhi is the main gateway for travelers. You are met by an Indo Vacations representative and transferred to the hotel. Day 02. Old - New Delhi This morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi. We take a Rickshaw Ride parallel to the Red Fort through the old city and famous Silk Road and Silver Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes "Rajghat" , the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and Jama Masjid, the great mosque of old Delhi. Today we also visit the famous “Humayun Tomb” which is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India and “Qutub Minar” which is 71 meter high and was constructed in 1199. Before we proceed to the Hotel we have a drive through New Delhi where we see the India Gate, Government Buildings and Embassies.