The Rajasthan Tourism Department will organise the two-day Marwar Festival 2026 on October 24 and 25, showcasing the region’s rich folk culture, traditions and artistic heritage. Events will be held at Mehrangarh Fort, Government Umaid Stadium, Samrat Ashok Udyan and the sand dunes of Osian. Entry to all programmes will be free.
Day One: Heritage Walk and Traditional Competitions
The festival will begin at 6.15 am on October 24 with a Sun Worship ceremony at Mehrangarh Fort, followed by a heritage walk from the fort to the Clock Tower at 7 am. A procession will then proceed from the Clock Tower to Government Umaid Stadium at 8 am, displaying Marwar’s colourful cultural traditions.
From 8.30 am to noon, the stadium will host a BSF camel tattoo show and weapons exhibition, kite displays and flying, sand art and live painting. Traditional competitions, including moustache and turban-tying contests, Miss Marwar, Marwar Shri, tug-of-war and matka race, will add to the festivities. Folk artists will also perform at various tourist locations.
Handicrafts and Cultural Evening
A handicrafts exhibition will be held at Samrat Ashok Udyan from 10 am to 7.30 pm on October 24. A cultural evening from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm will feature Indian Idol fame Piyush Panwar and other performers, including folk artists.
Day Two: Celebrations at Osian’s Sand Dunes
On October 25, a procession will be held at 7 am, followed by rural sports competitions from 3 pm. Osian’s sand dunes will host kite displays and flying from 3 pm to 6.30 pm, camel safaris from 4 pm to 7 pm, and a food and crafts exhibition from 4 pm to 9 pm.
A cultural evening featuring folk artists will take place from 7 pm to 9 pm, followed by fireworks at the dunes.
The festival aims to promote Marwar’s cultural identity, traditional arts and desert tourism. The Rajasthan Tourism Department has invited residents and domestic and international visitors to participate in the celebrations and experience the region’s vibrant heritage.
