Barmer Tourism, Rajasthan India

Barmer is known for its folk music and dance. There are priest singers at Barmer that compose music in honor of the deities and war heroes. The folk musicians of the place belongs to a community called the Muslim Dholis (drummers). To most of the people of Barmer, this is their means of livelihood. During the festivals and other social occasions, people sing many songs to the accompaniment of the Kamayacha (a stringed instrument played with a bow). The other musical instrument popular in Barmer is the algoza (two flutes played together).

The town of Barmer is the center for woodcarving, pottery, carpets, intricate embroidery work, block printed fabrics and multi-hued traditional costumes.

The people of Barmer live in mud-walled houses that are decorated with delicate folk motifs. The people are found of wearing colorful attires.

The major fairs and festivals celebrated in Barmer are: Barmer Festival which is held in March is a time for merry making and enjoyment for the people. During the time, the town is at its colorful best. Another festival celebrated here is the cattle fair that is held every year at Tilwara village situated on the banks of the Luni river. The fair goes on for a fortnight in the months of March April. A major yearly religious fair is held at Khed on every Poornima (full moon) at the Ranchor Rai Mandir there. Another fair is held at a village called Nagar Meva, which is about 8km from the town of Balotara. There is a Jain temple there dedicated to the Jain prophet Parasvanath, and the fair is held every year on Posh Badi (Dec-Jan) to celebrate his birth. Other festivals celebrated at Barmer are Nakoda Parasvanath, Veeratara Mela, Khed Fair and Mallinath Fair.