1. The provision of worshipping the Khejri tree (Shami tree) is associated with the festival of Dussehra. On the day of Dussehra, worshipping the Shami tree destroys sins and leads to victory. On this day, worship is performed under the Shami tree and Shami leaves are taken as Prasad.

2. The Shami tree is considered a sacred tree in the Hindu religion. This tree is considered to be the abode of Shani Dev. Shani Dev is considered the god of justice. Therefore, by worshipping the Shami tree, one gets the blessings of Shani Dev and brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life.

All are matched -

(1) Ajrakh Print                                     (IV) Barmer

(2) Printing on power loom fabrics  (III) Balotra

(3) Mothra                                             (II) Jodhpur

(4) Masuria                                           (I) Kaithun

Sitabari Fair (Kelwara – Bandra)

This fair fills on Jyeshtha Amavasya. This fair is called “Kumbh of Sahariya tribe”. Hadoti is the biggest fair of the region.

1. Karni Mata is the family deity of Charan and Rathore of Bikaner.

He is also said to be the incarnation of Jogamaya, the goddess of rats and world mother.

2. Her temple is in Deshnoke Bikaner, the foundation of which was laid by Karni Mata herself. The original temple of Karni Mata was built by Raja Jai Singh.

3. The present grand form of this temple was given by Maharaja Surat Singh.

4. Mostly rats are found in this temple, hence the temple is also called the temple of rats.

1. Shekhawati, related to folk playwright Nanuram, is considered a promoter of the idea.

2. He was a resident of Chirawa, Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan).

3. The period of Nanuram and Pujira Teji is called the golden period of Shekhawati Khayal.

1. Bhapang is a rare single-stringed musical instrument affectionately known as the 'talking drum'.

2. It originates from the Mewati community in Alwar district. It is known as Chongar in Maharashtra, Apang in Gujarat and Tumba in Punjab.

3. Zahoor Khan Mewati was a famous artist who played Bhapang.