Sonana Khetlaji

Sonana Khetlaji

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Sonana Khetlaji | type = village | latd = 25.29 | longd = 73.49
locator_position = right | state_name = Rajasthan
district = Pali
area_telephone =
postal_code =

Shri Sonana Khetlaji (सोनाणा खेतलाजी) is a temple of Shri Khetlaji located in the village Sonana of Desuri tehsil of Pali district in Indian state of Rajasthan.

Coordinates: 25°17'55"N 73°29'30"E

Every year on Chaitra Shukal Badi Teras (according to Vikram Samvat), a big fair is organised for two days.

Since this fair is organised after Holi festival a large number of Holi dancers attend this fair in his conventional and fancy dresses. More then one lacs devotee participates in this fair.

Since Khetlaji is folk-deity (Lok-devta) of many castes and communities in Marwar area, so a lot of people come here after their marriage and Child--birth to give thanks to the God.

External links

* [http://www.aryabhatt.com/fast_fair_festival/Fairs/Khetlaji_Fair.htm Khetlaji Fair]
* [http://www.gvw.in/khetlaji_fair.htm Sonana Khetlaji Fair]
* [http://wikimapia.org/5747870/Shree-Sonana-Khetlaji-Dhaam Location]


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