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Dolmela  is organised at
the Dol Talab (Pond) in the Baran city from Jaljhulni Akadshi.
The main attraction of this day is a big Shobha Yatra (procession)
which have about 54 Dev Viman (The Holy Statue Carriers) which is also
known as DOL, of all the major temples of the city. In
this procession some Akhadas also demonstrates their Kartab
(type of physical exercise). The procession started from Shreeji temple
comes to the Dol Talab where all the Dev
 Vimans are worshiped and then
these are sent back to the respective temples. This fair is organised for 15
days which is very popular among the local residents as well as the residents
from the Rajasthan state. People from adjoining Madhya Pradesh also visit for
this fair. This fair is the symbol of communal harmony in the area. This fair is
one of the main fairs of the Rajasthan state.  Sitabari Mela  Holy place Sitabri is about 45 Km. from the Baran city near the Kelwara
Kasba. A big tribal fair is organised here on
Jeshta Amavasya. The place has number of
"Kunds" attributed to Sita, Laxman, Surya, Lav &
Kush and taking a holy dip in them is considered auspicious. Lakhs of people
come here for this fair which is taken as Kumbh in
the Sahariya tribe. The Swyambar (marriage
function) of Sahariya tribes is organised in this fair where people
comes from all over Rajasthan state and adjoining Madhya Pradesh.
A Sahariya boy
drops the handkerchief for proposing Sahariya This fair is also
called animal fair where good varieties of Cow, Buffalo etc. selling-purchasing
are made. It provides an ideal opportunity to view the tribal life
style. Brahamani Mataji Mela This fair is organised in the old fort near Sorsan about 20 Km. from Baran. This is the only Donkey fair in the Hadoti region. Brahmani Mataji temple is in this fort. This fair is organised in Magh-Shukla-Saptmi. Other animals are also brought for selling-purchasing in this fair but mostly Donkey & Kachhar are sold and purchased in the fair. Piplod Christmas Fair This fair is organised in the only Church of the Baran district in the village Piplod in Atru tehsil. This fair is organised on 25th December every year. Though this fair is organised near Church but local Hindu-Muslim also participate in the fair.
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girl in the fair, if the Sahariya girl accepts the Handkerchief, it
is said that they are agreed for marriage. The bride and grooms take the 7
rounds (sat phere) of the Barnawa
tree and after the blessings of their parents they are accepted as married
couple.
