Posted by on Monday, August 5th, 2013
Come Navratri, the auspicious nine day festival that secures its position in the Hindu calendar, the Rajputs will be seen celebrating will full pomp and show. The ninth day is celebrated by paying tribute to all aspects of life that a Rajput’s life depends on. The horse, being a prime one, is given due respect and worshipped every year on this day. The ceremony, popularly known as Ashwa Poojan, continues to be conducted in the same grandeur as was done centuries back. Even today, on this day, Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar, the 76th custodian of the House of Mewar, leaves his palace on a beautiful carriage made in England and pulled by six ‘Marwari’ horses to where he sits and pays tribute to this loyal and majestic species. …[Read More]