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Shekhawati Festival

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The Shekhawati Festival held on I0th and 11th February every year
is organised jointly by the State Department of Tourism, District
administration of Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu, and the M.R. Morarka-
GDC Rural Research Foundation.
Shekhawati, already famous for its frescoes, is fast becoming a rural
tourism destination too. Travelling on horse back, the tourists get
a closer view of the countryside and the people. And they return with
an indelible imprint of not only the friendliness of the people but
also of the agricultural revolution sweeping the villages -- the region
now exports 80 per cent of its crops whereas only a few years ago,
it could meet only 10 per cent of its requirement through local production.
For a broad-based discovery of Shekhawati's culture, the festival
is spread over a number of venues - Nawalgarh, Sikar, Jhunjhunu and
Churu. The programmes include a one day tour of the region, camel
and jeep safaris, farm visits, rural games, cultural programmes, havelis
competitions and fireworks.
The driving force behind this festival, the M.R. Morarka - GDC Rural
Research Foundation, has pioneered integrated rural development since
1993 and has identified tourism as a thrust area for creation of employment
opportunities. The festival and other efforts of the foundation have
convinced the haveli owners of the need.
General Information
Location
Nawalgarh, Shekhawati in Rajasthan.
Unique Features
Cultural Wealth And Economical Growth Of Shekhawati.
Timings
I0th and 11th February every year.
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