Eid ul-Fitr (Arabic: عيد الفطر ‘Īdu l-Fiṭr‎), often abbreviated to Eid, is a three-day Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm). Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fiṭr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday celebrates the conclusion of the thirty days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, falls on the first day of the month Shawwal. Eid-ul-Fitr Salat (Namaz in Urdu/Persian) is a Wajib (strongly recommended, just short of obligatory) or mandoob (preferable) – depending on which juristic opinion is followed – Islamic prayer consisting of two raka'ah (units)[1] which is generally offered in an open field or large hall called an Eed-gah. This salaat or prayer, can only be performed with Jama’at (i.e., in congregation) and has an additional extra six Takbirs (raising of the hands to the ears while saying Allahu Akbar (God is Great), three of them in the beginning of the first raka'ah and three of them just before ruku'  Is this essay helpful? Join OPPapers to read more and access more than 550,000 just like it! in the second raka'ah in the Hanafi school.[2] Eid ul-Fitr is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" (Arabic: العيد الصغير al-‘īdu ṣ-ṣaghīr‎) as compared to the Eid al-Adha, which lasts four days following the Hajj and is casually referred to as the "Greater Eid" (Arabic: العيد الكبير al-‘īdu l-kabīr‎). Although in Southeast Asian countries, Eid-ul-Fitr is considered "greater" than Eid al-Adha and is the most important feast for Muslims there. Muslims are commanded by God in the Qur'an to complete their fast on the last day of Ramadan.

Raksha Bandhan is one such major occasion. It is the celebration of brothers and sisters. It is one festival that primarily belongs to the North and Western regions of India but celebrated throughout the country with the same verve. Regional celebrations may be different but Raksha Bandhan has become an integral part of those customs. Raksha Bandhan is known by different names in different states of India, by different communities. Raksha Bandhan significance also varies with the region. Raksha Bandhan has a different significance in southern and coastal regions. Rakhi Purnima is celebrated in the northern and north-western parts of India with a lot of zest and esprit. Here, Raksha Bandhan is the celebration of the chaste bond of love between a brother and a sister. Raksha Bandhan is called Nariyal Purnima or coconut full moon in the Western Ghats that includes the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka. Here Raksha Bandhan signifies the beginning of a new season for those dependent on sea. The Raksha Bandhan day is called Shravani or Kajari Purnima in Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar. Raksha Bandhan, here is an important day for farmers and women who have sons. The Raksha Bandhan day is celebrated as Pavitropana in Gujarat. Raksha Bandhan is the day when people perform the grand pooja or the worship of the three eyed God, Lord Shiva. It is the culmination of the prayers done throughout the year. As per the traditions, the sister on this day prepares the pooja thali with diya, roli, chawal and rakhis. She worships the deities, ties Rakhi to the brother(s) and wishes for their well-being. The brother in turn acknowledges the love with a promise to be by the sisters’ side through the thick and thin and gives her a token gift. The festival has been celebrated in the same way with the same traditions for centuries. Only the means have changed with the changing lifestyles. This is to make the celebrations more elaborate. Raksha Bandhan is primarily a North Indian festival kindling the deepest emotions of love and affection amongst the siblings. Just like all Indian festivals, this is also celebrated with lots of verve. The sister ties the rakhi on the brother’s wrist and both pray for each other’s well being followed by a pledge from the brother to take care of his sister under all circumstances. The brother usually gifts something to die sister to mark the occasion. Celebrated enveloped in the festiveness. The mirth that surrounds the festival is unsurpassed. Amidst the merriment the rituals are also followed with great devotion. The rakhis and the sweets are bought and prepared generally before the Purnima. As per the tradition the family members get ready for the rituals early. They take a bath to purify mind and body before starting any preparations. The sisters prepare die thali for the pooja. It contains the rakhi threads, kumkurn powder, rice grains, diya (an earthen or a metal lamp used for worshiping), agarbattis (incense sticks) and sweets. The brother in turn blesses the sister and promises to protect her from the evils of the world. He gifts something to her as a token of his love and affection. The rituals may differ a little from region to region but generally carry the same aura.

Holi is known as a festival of colours, fun and frolic. It is a festival of the Hindus. It usually comes in March. It is celebrated with gaiety in North India. Of late the South is also catching up with the North in celebrating this festival of colours. There are different stories about the importance of the festival. It is said that at one stage a demon by name Tarakasura conquered all 'Lokas or worlds' including heaven and was teasing the 'Devas'. It became necessary for the Devas to pray to Lord Siva to bring forth a person who could conquer Taraka. But Lord Siva was in deep 'Tapas'. He was not showing any interest towards Parvati, who was devotedly serving him with a desire to marry. Then the 'Devas' requested 'Manmadha, the God of Love' to help them and disturb the 'Tapas' of Lord Siva. He shot his flower arrows at Lord Siva which disturbed his meditation. Lord Siva got angry and burnt 'Manmada' to ashes by opening his third eye. But the arrow had its effect and Siva had to love Parvati and Kartikeya was born, who later killed Tarakasura. The bonfire raisd on the festive occasion is to represent the 'Kamadahana' by Lord Siva. Another story is about Prahlada who was a devotee of Lord Vishnu, a bitter enemy of Asuras. So Hiranya Kasipu, the father of Prahlada entrusts Prahlada to his sister Halika to burn the boy alive. But in that attempt Halika gets burnt and Prahlada is saved. The bonfire is said to be a symbol of Halika's death. Some others connect the colour festival to Rasalila of Lord Krishna with Gopikas. Whatever may be the story behind Holi, the bonfire symbolises burning of evil for the sake of good. The Holi day is full of fun and frolic. All men and women, boys and girls and children join in the sprinkling of colours. Differences are forgotten. Enmity does not find a place. All are friends. Even old people join the fun. They use Abir and Gulal. Till noon the singing and dancing go on with no restrictions whatsoever. Buckets of colour water are sprinkled. Youngsters play till they are completely drenched in colour. Even dignitaries like ministers including the Prime Minister and the President partake in the fun. Satire, irony and abuse are freely used with no offence. The mirth is over by noon. After a rich meal of special dishes people go to meet their friends and relations., The evening bonfires are lit in some places. During the previous night people dance around the fire and make merry. It is not a festival of colours but also a festival of unity and friendship. All barriers like caste, creed, position, and language are forgotten and men and women join the fun.

Deepavali is a festival of lights. Diwali is a corrupt form of Deepavali. Deepavali means row of lights. It is a symbol of victory of light over darkness. People celebrate Deepavali as they have come to light out of darkness. Deepavali comes on the new moon day in the 'Aswayuja month'. It is preceded by 'Naraka Chaturdasi' on which day Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura with the help of his wife Satyabhama. It is celebrated all over India. Deepavali is a day meant to do 'Pujas' to Goddess 'Lakshmi’ the Goddess of wealth. There are many other reasons given to celebrate Deepavali. Jains say that Lord Mahavira attained 'Nirvana' and went to heaven on that day. The Hindus believe that it is the day on which Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana. Deepavali is a two day festival. In South India the Naraka Chaturdasi is also considered important. The newly weds go to their in­laws houses without fail. Houses are white washed, painted, and cleaned. Everyone wears new clothes after oil-bath on Naraka Chaturdasi day. People celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna by burning crackers. Deepavali, the next day, is Lakshmi Puja Day. Merchants and shop­keepers close their accounts of the previous year and open new accounts. Shops are well decorated and alms are given to the poor. By evening all the houses are decorated with lamps. Rich people decorate their houses with good illumination. Those who observe tradition light oil lamps. Girls and women take a lot of time arranging the lamps. Then the Gouri Puja or Lakshmi Puja starts. An idol of Gouri is made and it is decorated with all jewels. Rich food is offered to the deity and prayers are said requesting the deity to give wealth. Merchants do the Lakshmi Puja late in the night and keep awake. They believe Goddess Lakshmi enters their houses at midnight. Deepavali is a festival enjoyed by everyone. Every housewife purchases something new in the shape of gold. Purchase of silk sarees is a must for the festival. There are some ill-effects also. People indulge in gambling on Diwali day and lose a lot of money. Burning crackers injures a few. It is a festival of lights and a festival of joy throughout India.

Indian Festival

Indian Festival

India is a country of colours and festivals. It is said that there are seven days in a week but nine festivals. They mark the grand, gay and happy occasions in the life of Indian people. These are celebrated with gay abandon. Great preparations are made well in advance to observe festivals. These are the occasions of family gatherings, exchange of greetings and sweets, joy, praying, fasting and feasting. People visit temples, holy places, worship gods and invoke their favors. Festivals come round the year and add colour, joy, happiness, variety and spice to life. Man is a celebrating being. He celebrates birth, marriage and even death. In India there are a number of festivals, fairs, and days of celebration. Celebration and festivity is in Indian blood and psyche. These have close links with our religion, myths, changes of season, harvesting and anal events. Most of the Indian festivals follow lunar religious calendar. Festivals in India are of great social, cultural and national value. They help people to forge greater and stronger national and cultural ties with one another. Festivals are a great factor to unite such a large population into one country and nation. Their mass recreational appeal is irresistible. The people are in their best clothes on this occasion. Even the poor get new clothes sewn for festivals. Their enthusiasm and preparations are seen to be believed on festive occasions. There are various communities in India. They have their respective festivals but they all participate in one another’s festivities with much delight and jest. Holy, Deepavali, Janmashtami, Dessert, Christmas, Id, Muharram, Mew Year are the main festivals celebrated on a vast scale. Besides, there are scores of other local and regional festivals. 15th August and 26th January are the national days of celebration and festivity. Holy, the most colorful festival marks the advent of spring and ripening of crops. It is also the most boisterous occasion. During the night bonfires are there, and then the next day there are a lot of singing, dancing and throwing of colours on one another. Sometimes the reveling is too much which turns into hooliganism, mud throwing and singing of obscene songs. However, it is an occasion when people of all classes mix-up with one another freely and enjoy singing and exchange of greetings and sweets. It is a special occasion in Gould, Matura and Barman, the places closely associated with the life of Lord Krishna and his consort Radar. Dessert is another great festival of India. It is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil. It was on the Vijayadashmi that Rama defeated the ten-headed demon King Ravenna. During these days of festivity, the epic Ramayana is presented in dance-drama form on the stages all over the country. It is popularly called Camilla. On the final day of the festivities, the huge effigies of Ravenna, and his brother Kumbhkarna and son Meghan are burnt and there are fire-works. It is followed by Bharat Mila, an occasion of family reunion. In Mysore, a great royal and colorful procession is taken out on this occasion. In Kula also a special festival is celebrated on this day. In West Bengal it is observed as Durga Puja festival. Next comes the Deepavali, the festival of lights and fire­works. At night, earthen lamps and candles are lit to illumine the dark night of Amanas, the night before the new moon. Greetings and sweets are exchanged and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth is worshipped. The businessmen close their old accounts and open the new ones. It is believed that Rama was crowned on this day after his triumphant return to Aloha from Lanka, foemen people also indulge in gambling on this occasion. Houses are cleaned, repaired and white-washed, and people wear new and colorful clothes on this day. 26th January is a major national Day when spectacular parade is held in Delhi along the Rajah. In state capitals also the day is celebrated with much enthusiasm and joy. Folk-dances are performed, processions taken out, parades held, and the National Flag is hoisted on this day. Then in the night there are fire-works and illumination of government buildings. It was on this day that our constitution came into being and India became a Republic. It is the most celebrated occasion for the Muslims in India. It comes after the month long fasting and praying of Raman. The Muslims visit mosques and Ideas to offer their prayers in their new and {east clothes. They embrace one another, exchange greetings and sweets, give alms to the poor and enjoy feasts. On Christmas, the Christians celebrate the event with much joy, jest and festivity, and exchange greetings and sweets. Special prayers and Teases are held in the churches on the occasion. New Year is celebrated with much jest, joy and enthusiasm by the people of all communities. Batsakis, Rachis, Roth Yare, Panama, Oman, Ganesha festival are some of the other important festivals of India. All these are the occasions of merry-making, feasting, holiday and celebrations

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Rudra Abhishekam

Rudra Abhishekam

As per ancient texts when Lord Vishnu was incarnated as Sri Rama, Lord established Shiva Lingam at Rameshwaram before crossing the sea. He performed Rudrabhishek to express his devotion towards Lord Siva. This Pooja, where Lord Shiva is worshiped in His Rudra form, is hailed by all Vedic scriptures as one of the greatest Poojas to remove all evils, to attain all desires and for all round prosperity and peace. It is an abhishek /puja performed for Lord Shiva and it is very auspicious to perform.

In this puja Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of Linga or Lingam and abhishek is performed with different articles like flowers, belpatra, milk, coconut water, honey, curd sugarcane juice etc.

Rudrabhisheka is believed to be a very good Homam performed with powerful hymns/mantras and it fulfills all the wishes of the person who gets it performed. This Homam bestows prosperity, fulfillment of all desires, it removes negativity, cut off the negative karma and give all round happiness in life.

Shravan ( Savan) month, or Shravana Mas, is one of the holiest Hindu months. This Hindi month is filled with various festivals and auspicious days. The most famous are the Mondays ( Somwars) in Shravan month which are dedicated to Lord Shiva and many people observe the famous Somvar Vrat. This is based on the Hindu calendar.

Shravan month is considered highly auspicious and is referred as one of the holiest months in Hindi Calendar. Shravan Month is also the first month in the Chatur Mas - four holy months. Rudrabhisheka performed in this holy month will give ten fold benefits to the person who will opt for performing it.

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India - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette

India - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette Facts and Statistics Location: Southern Asia, bordering Bangladesh 4,053 km, Bhutan 605 km, Burma 1,463 km, China 3,380 km, Nepal 1,690 km, Pakistan 2,912 km Capital: New Delhi Climate: varies from tropical monsoon in south to temperate in north Population: 1,065,070,607 (July 2004 est.) Ethnic Make-up: Indo-Aryan 72%, Dravidian 25%, Mongoloid and other 3% (2000) Religions: Hindu 81.3%, Muslim 12%, Christian 2.3%, Sikh 1.9%, other groups including Buddhist, Jain, Parsi 2.5% (2000) Government: federal republic Languages in India The different states of India have different official languages, some of them not recognized by the central government. Some states have more then one official language. Bihar in east India has three official languages - Hindi, Urdu and Bengali - which are all recognized by the central government. But Sikkim, also in east India, has four official languages of which only Nepali is recognized by the central government. Besides the languages officially recognized by central or state governments, there are other languages which don't have this recognition and their speakers are running political struggles to get this recognition. Central government decided that Hindi was to be the official language of India and therefore it also has the status of official language in the states. Why not learn some useful Hindi phrases? Indian Society & Culture Hierarchy . The influences of Hinduism and the tradition of the caste system have created a culture that emphasizes established hierarchical relationships. . Indians are always conscious of social order and their status relative to other people, be they family, friends, or strangers. . All relationships involve hierarchies. In schools, teachers are called gurus and are viewed as the source of all knowledge. The patriarch, usually the father, is considered the leader of the family. The boss is seen as the source of ultimate responsibility in business. Every relationship has a clear- cut hierarchy that must be observed for the social order to be maintained. The Role of the Family . People typically define themselves by the groups to which they belong rather than by their status as individuals. Someone is deemed to be affiliated to a specific state, region, city, family, career path, religion, etc. . This group orientation stems from the close personal ties Indians maintain with their family, including the extended family. . The extended family creates a myriad of interrelationships, rules, and structures. Along with these mutual obligations comes a deep-rooted trust among relatives. Just Can't Say No . Indians do not like to express 'no,' be it verbally or non- verbally. . Rather than disappoint you, for example, by saying something isn't available, Indians will offer you the response that they think you want to hear. . This behaviour should not be considered dishonest. An Indian would be considered terribly rude if he did not attempt to give a person what had been asked. . Since they do not like to give negative answers, Indians may give an affirmative answer but be deliberately vague about any specific details. This will require you to look for non-verbal cues, such as a reluctance to commit to an actual time for a meeting or an enthusiastic response. Etiquette and Customs in India Meeting Etiquette . Religion, education and social class all influence greetings in India. . This is a hierarchical culture, so greet the eldest or most senior person first. . When leaving a group, each person must be bid farewell individually. . Shaking hands is common, especially in the large cities among the more educated who are accustomed to dealing with westerners. . Men may shake hands with other men and women may shake hands with other women; however there are seldom handshakes between men and women because of religious beliefs. If you are uncertain, wait for them to extend their hand. Naming Conventions Indian names vary based upon religion, social class, and region of the country. The following are some basic guidelines to understanding the naming conventions: Hindus: . In the north, many people have both a given name and a surname. . In the south, surnames are less common and a person generally uses the initial of their father's name in front of their own name. . The man's formal name is their name "s/o" (son of) and the father's name. Women use "d/o" to refer to themselves as the daughter of their father. . At marriage, women drop their father's name and use their first name with their husband's first name as a sort of surname. Muslims: . Many Muslims do not have surnames. Instead, men add the father's name to their own name with the connector 'bin'. So, Abdullah bin Ahmed is Abdullah the son of Ahmad. . Women use the connector 'binti'. . The title Hajji (m) or Hajjah (f) before the name indicates the person has made their pilgrimage to Mecca. Sikhs: . Sikhs all use the name Singh. It is either adopted as a surname or as a connector name to the surname. Gift Giving Etiquette . Indians believe that giving gifts eases the transition into the next life. . Gifts of cash are given to friends and members of the extended family to celebrate life events such as birth, death and marriage. . It is not the value of the gift, but the sincerity with which it is given, that is important to the recipient. . If invited to an Indian's home for a meal, it is not necessary to bring a gift, although one will not be turned down. . Do not give frangipani or white flowers as they are used at funerals. . Yellow, green and red are lucky colours, so try to use them to wrap gifts. . A gift from a man should be said to come from both he and his wife/mother/sister or some other female relative. . Hindus should not be given gifts made of leather. . Muslims should not be given gifts made of pigskin or alcoholic products. . Gifts are not opened when received. Dining Etiquette . Indians entertain in their homes, restaurants, private clubs, or other public venues, depending upon the occasion and circumstances. . Although Indians are not always punctual themselves, they expect foreigners to arrive close to the appointed time. . Take off your shoes before entering the house. . Dress modestly and conservatively. . Politely turn down the first offer of tea, coffee, or snacks. You will be asked again and again. Saying no to the first invitation is part of the protocol. There are diverse dietary restrictions in India, and these may affect the foods that are served: . Hindus do not eat beef and many are vegetarians. . Muslims do not eat pork or drink alcohol. . Sikhs do not eat beef. . Lamb, chicken, and fish are the most commonly served main courses for non-vegetarian meals as they avoid the meat restrictions of the religious groups. Table manners are somewhat formal, but this formality is tempered by the religious beliefs of the various groups. . Much Indian food is eaten with the fingers. . Wait to be told where to sit. . If utensils are used, they are generally a tablespoon and a fork. . Guests are often served in a particular order: the guest of honour is served first, followed by the men, and the children are served last. Women typically serve the men and eat later. . You may be asked to wash your hands before and after sitting down to a meal. . Always use your right hand to eat, whether you are using utensils or your fingers. . In some situations food may be put on your plate for you, while in other situations you may be allowed to serve yourself from a communal bowl. . Leaving a small amount of food on your plate indicates that you are satisfied. Finishing all your food means that you are still hungry. Business Etiquette and Protocol in India Relationships & Communication . Indians prefer to do business with those they know. . Relationships are built upon mutual trust and respect. . In general, Indians prefer to have long-standing personal relationships prior to doing business. . It may be a good idea to go through a third party introduction. This gives you immediate credibility. Business Meeting Etiquette . If you will be travelling to India from abroad, it is advisable to make appointments by letter, at least one month and preferably two months in advance. . It is a good idea to confirm your appointment as they do get cancelled at short notice. . The best time for a meeting is late morning or early afternoon. Reconfirm your meeting the week before and call again that morning, since it is common for meetings to be cancelled at the last minute. . Keep your schedule flexible so that it can be adjusted for last minute rescheduling of meetings. . You should arrive at meetings on time since Indians are impressed with punctuality. . Meetings will start with a great deal of getting-to- know-you talk. In fact, it is quite possible that no business will be discussed at the first meeting. . Always send a detailed agenda in advance. Send back-up materials and charts and other data as well. This allows everyone to review and become comfortable with the material prior to the meeting. . Follow up a meeting with an overview of what was discussed and the next steps. Business Negotiating . Indians are non-confrontational. It is rare for them to overtly disagree, although this is beginning to change in the managerial ranks. . Decisions are reached by the person with the most authority. . Decision making is a slow process. . If you lose your temper you lose face and prove you are unworthy of respect and trust. . Delays are to be expected, especially when dealing with the government. . Most Indians expect concessions in both price and terms. It is acceptable to expect concessions in return for those you grant. . Never appear overly legalistic during negotiations. In general, Indians do not trust the legal system and someone's word is sufficient to reach an agreement. . Do not disagree publicly with members of your negotiating team. . Successful negotiations are often celebrated by a meal. Dress Etiquette . Business attire is conservative. . Men should wear dark coloured conservative business suits. . Women should dress conservatively in suits or dresses. . The weather often determines clothing. In the hotter parts of the country, dress is less formal, although dressing as suggested above for the first meeting will indicate respect. Titles . Indians revere titles such as Professor, Doctor and Engineer. . Status is determined by age, university degree, caste and profession. . If someone does not have a professional title, use the honorific title "Sir" or "Madam". . Titles are used with the person's name or the surname, depending upon the person's name. (See Social Etiquette for more information on Indian naming conventions.) . Wait to be invited before using someone's first name without the title. Business Cards . Business cards are exchanged after the initial handshake and greeting. . If you have a university degree or any honour, put it on your business card. . Use the right hand to give and receive business cards. . Business cards need not be translated into Hindi. . Always present your business card so the recipient may read the card as it is handed to them.

CAMEL FESTIVAL, BIKANER, Pictures

CAMEL FESTIVAL, BIKANER

CAMEL FESTIVAL, BIKANER 8th, 9th and 10th January 2012 PROGRAMME SHEET DATE & DAY TIME EVENT VENUE 8th Jan. 2012,Sunday 12.30 to 1.30 pm Ceremonial Procession (Shobha Yatra) Fort School Ground to Dr. Karni Singh Stadium 1.30 pm Inauguration Dr. Karni Singh Stadium 2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Miss Marwan Competition Dr. Karni Singh Stadium 2:50 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. Mr. Bikana (junior) Competition Dr. Karni Singh Stadium 3:20 p.m. to 4:00 p.m Camel Decoration Competition Dr. Karni Singh Stadium 4:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. Fur Cutting Competition Dr. Karni Singh Stadium 4:20 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. Female Camel Milking Competition Dr. Karni Singh Stadium 4:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Camel Dance Competition Dr. Karni Singh Stadium 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Grand Culture Programme Dr. Karni Singh Stadium 9th Jan. 2012, Monday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Camel Safari Competition Jagdevwala to Ladera 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Villagers' Wrestling Competition Village Ladera Mela Ground 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Villager's Kabaddi Competition Village Ladera Mela Ground 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Villager's Women Matka Phod Competition Village Ladera Mela Ground 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Race on Dunes Competition Village Ladera Mela Ground 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Grand Cultural Programme Village Ladera Mela Ground 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fire Dance Village Ladera Mela Ground 10thJan, 2012, Tuesday 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kho-Kho Competition (Men) Village Ladera Mela Ground 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kho-Kho Competition ( Women) Village Ladera Mela Ground 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Women Musical Chair Competition Village Ladera Mela Ground 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Villager's Matka Race Competition Village Ladera Mela Ground 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Camel Race Competition Village Ladera Mela Ground 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Grand Cultural Programme Village Ladera Mela Ground 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fire Dance Village Ladera Mela Ground 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fire Works Village Ladera Mela Ground Note: Buses for Ladera will be available in front of Junagarh Fort. Buses for Foreign tourist will be available at TRC. At 11:00 am.