The Heartland of Divinity : Fairs and Festivals of Madhya Pradesh

Contents: Preface. Introduction. I. River related Fairs and festivals: 1. Sankranti Fair. 2. Khargone\'s Navgraha Sankranti Fair. 3. Shivratri Fair. 4. Ramji Baba Fair. 5. Dhulteshvar Mahadev Chool Fair. 6. Maha Kumbh Mela. 7. Ganga Dussehra. 8. Rath Yatra of Garakota. 9. Ramnavmi Fair. 10. Ram Vivaha Fair. 11. Kartik Purnima Fair. 12. Nimar Utsav. 13. Narmada Parikrama. II. Tribal and regional festivals: 1. Chherta or Khichrahi. 2. Meghnad. 3. Madai. 4. Bhagoria Haat. 5. Navakhani/Nabai. 6. Akshaya Tritiya/Aakhateej/Akti. 7. Ghaila/Bidri. 8. Dodh Balai/Vat Savitri Pujan. 9. Krishna Janmashtami. 10. Babu ki Doj/Gaaj Beej ki Puja. 11. Suwata. 12. Mandu. 13. Tesu. 14. Jhinjhia. 15. Chitrakoot Deepawali Mela. 16. Some other Fairs. III. Cultural festivals: 1. Lokrang. 2. Khajuraho festival of dances. 3. Allauddin Khan Samaroh. 4. Kumar Gandharva Samaroh. 5. Tansen Music Festival. 6. All India Kalidasa Festival. Hotel listings.
 
"Madhya Pradesh is a region brimming with diversity, visibly prominent in its culture and customs. Home to people from different communities, religions and tribes, Madhya Pradesh is blessed with a unique cultural and religious identity--the heart of incredible India can be described as a cauldron of Fairs and festivals. The Fairs, festivals and celebrations in the state act as the common thread binding the various local communities. 

The geographical diversity of Madhya Pradesh is a treat. It is an opportunity to experience, participate and enjoy the vibrant local culture of the heartland and understand its ethos. Amidst the natural beauty of the state--rivers, mountains, forests and the breathtaking man-made structures--the Fairs and Festivals of Madhya Pradesh leave an everlasting impression on every visitor\'s mind." (jacket)