At a glance
- Called the Kumbh of the tribals.
- Exam angle: the saint of the fair is Mavji, believed to be an avatar of Vishnu, though the main temple is Shiva's.
- Many tribal families immerse the ashes of their dead here.
Facts
| Place | Baneshwar Dham, Dungarpur, on a delta at the confluence of the Som and Mahi (some accounts add the Jakham) |
|---|---|
| Time | Magh Shukla Ekadashi to Magh Purnima (January–February); Magh Purnima is the main day |
| Temples | Baneshwar Mahadev (Shiva linga); nearby, a Vishnu temple built in 1793 CE by Jankunwari, Mavji's daughter-in-law |
At the fair
- On the main day the Mahant of Baneshwar Dham comes in a palanquin procession.
- Tribal costumes, ornaments and folk dances are a highlight.
Remember: often mixed up
- Tribal fairsBaneshwar (Dungarpur, Magh Purnima) · Sitabari (Baran, Sahariyas, Jyeshtha Amavasya).
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