Rawla Khera is a village located in the bundi district of Rajasthan, India. Like many villages in Rajasthan, Rawla Khera likely has its own set of fairs and festivals that are celebrated with local customs and traditions.
Janamashtami
It is a significant Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. It occurs on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada (August-September), with the next celebration scheduled for August 26, 2024.Devotees engage in fasting, singing devotional songs, and reenacting Krishna's life. Celebrations often include decorating temples, breaking pots of butter (a nod to Krishna's childhood), It is celebrate in Rawla Temple at Village where all villagers come together to celebrate the Birthday Of Lord Krishna.
RakshaBandhan:
It celebrated on August 19, 2024, is a Hindu festival honoring the bond between brothers and sisters. The term translates to "the bond of protection," where sisters tie a rakhi (sacred thread) around their brothers' wrists, symbolizing love and care. In return, brothers pledge to protect their sisters and often give gifts.
The festival has deep cultural roots, with stories from mythology, such as Draupadi tying a rakhi to Lord Krishna for protection, highlighting its significance beyond biological ties to include community bonds and universal brotherhood. In Village it starts with Rawla Temple, villagers come to temple and offers Sacred thread with flowers andsweets to Lord Krishna for their and family protection and then celebrate at home with sisters and family members.
Kajli Teej
Kajli Teej is a vibrant festival celebrated in Bundi, Rajasthan, typically in the month of Bhadra (July-August). This week-long event honors Goddess Teej and is particularly significant for women seeking marital bliss.
Celebrations include a ceremonial procession featuring the goddess in a decorated palanquin, traditional songs, and dances. Women dress in colorful attire, adorn themselves with henna, and participate in swings set up in gardens. Local fairs showcase handicrafts, folk performances, and competitions, creating a lively atmosphere that attracts visitors from across the region and beyond
Diwali
The festival of lights is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Homes are decorated with lamps, and people enjoy fireworks, sweets, and prayers.
Holi
The festival of colors involves playful throwing of colored powders and water, along with music, dance, and festive foods.It statrs with Rawla templs villagers come to temple to offers colour and flowers to Lord Krishna. Later in group all villagers goes to every village houses to celebrate Holi with villagers, typically in this village Holi in on eighth day after Holika Dahan.
Navratri and Dussehra
Navratri is a nine-night festival dedicated to the goddess Durga. In this village all day prayers done in nearby temple of Goddess. On Eight day of Navratri there is the main worship of "KULDEVI ASHAPURA" at Rawla Temple. Navratri followed by Dussehra, which celebrates the victory of good over evil.
Kartik Purnima Fetival,Keshav Rai Patan(30 kms fromRawla Khera)
It is celebrated with great fervor on November 15, 2024. The festival attracts thousands of devotees who gather at the Chambal River to take a holy dip, symbolizing the cleansing of sins and the fulfillment of wishes.
The celebration begins on Ekadasi, culminating on the full moon day. Devotees also seek blessings from Lord Vishnu, represented by the idol of Shri Keshavji. The temple, known for its architectural beauty and historical significance, plays a central role in the festivities, embodying deep spiritual devotion and community engagement .
Bundi Festival(50 kms from Rawla Khera)
The Bundi Festival, or Bundi Utsav, is an annual cultural celebration held in Bundi, Rajasthan, typically in November. This vibrant festival showcases the region's rich heritage through various activities, including:
Cultural Processions: Colorful parades featuring decorated camels, horses, and elephants.
Crafts Bazaar: A marketplace for traditional handicrafts, textiles, and jewelry.
Cultural Performances:Folk music and dance performances at iconic venues like Chaurasi Khambon ki Chhatri.
Deepdaan: Lighting and floating earthen lamps on Nawal Sagar Lake, symbolizing devotion.
Competitions:Turban tying and bridal attire contests, enhancing community engagement.
The festival highlights Rajasthan's artistic traditions and attracts numerous tourists, fostering cultural exchange and local pride .