Chapter 11 · Topic 11.3 · Prelims + Mains3 of 3
Fairs: Tribal and western fairs
Key points
- Tribal and western fairs.
Prelims box: facts and traps
| Fair | State and feature |
|---|---|
| Baneshwar fair | Rajasthan (Dungarpur); Bhil fair at the Mahi- Som confluence |
| Tarnetar fair | Gujarat; embroidered umbrellas, matchmaking |
| Medaram Jatara (Sammakka Saralamma) | Telangana; Koya tribe; held every two years; one of the largest tribal fairs |
| Bhagoria haat | Madhya Pradesh; Bhil, before Holi. |
Tribal and western fairs
| Fair | State and feature |
|---|---|
| Baneshwar fair | Rajasthan (Dungarpur); Bhil fair at the Mahi- Som confluence |
| Tarnetar fair | Gujarat; embroidered umbrellas, matchmaking |
| Medaram Jatara (Sammakka Saralamma) | Telangana; Koya tribe; held every two years; one of the largest tribal fairs |
| Bhagoria haat | Madhya Pradesh; Bhil, before Holi |
For Mains, fairs show how pilgrimage, trade and tribal identity mix, and they matter for tourism and crowd management (Kumbh planning).
Mains box: analysis and answer points
- For Mains, fairs show how pilgrimage, trade and tribal identity mix, and they matter for tourism and crowd management (Kumbh planning).
- Likely next angle: Tarnetar
Practice
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In 150 words, explain the significance of Fairs with one recent example.
Flashcards (4)
Baneshwar fair belongs to?
Bhil (Rajasthan).
Medaram Jatara belongs to?
Koya (Telangana).
Tarnetar fair is in?
Gujarat.
Bhagoria haat is in?
Madhya Pradesh.
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