1. The famous Beneshwar fair of Rajasthan is held in the month of Magh. Beneshwar Fair is a popular tribal fair held in Dungarpur district of Rajasthan state, India.

2. The fair is held in the month of February at Beneshwar, a small delta formed by the Soma River and 68.4 kilometers from Dungarpur.

3. Beneshwar Fair holds immense religious significance for the Bhils, a tribal community located in Rajasthan and neighboring states.

4. This tribe gathers here in large numbers, making the festival no less than the Kumbh Mela of the tribes.

5. The term Beneshwar is generally addressed to Lord Shiva and the Shiva Linga present in the Mahadev temple which is situated near the confluence of the Som, Mahi and Jakham rivers.

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.