Kaila Devi Fair

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The annual fair of Kaila Devi, (Mahalakshmi or the goddess of wealth), is held at the village Kaila (24 kms to the south west) in Karauli district in the month of Chaitra (Mar-Apr), lasting for a fortnight.

The temple of Kaila Devi is located on the banks of the Kalisil river in the hills of Trikut, 2 Kms. to the north-west of Kaila village.

Another attraction is the small temple dedicated to Bhairon, situated in the courtyard & facing the shrine of Kaila Devi is a templeof Hanuman locally called 'Languriya'.

Approximately 2 lakh devotees gather during the fair. The ritual of Kanak-D&otis is observed by staunch devotees.

They cover a distance of 15 to 20 Kms to reach the temple, not on foot but by lying prostrate, making lines with their hands in that position, advancing up to the line drawn & repeating this procedure till they reach the temple.

While some eat food & take rest during the journey, others endure the rigours of the ritual with out these.

Groups of Mina tribesmen arrive in a spirit of gaiety dancing, singing & creating a lively atmosphere.

The spacious courtyard becomes the venue for dances & songs sung in praise of the guardian deity.

The nearest rail-head is Hindaun at a distance of about 48 Kms. Shri Mahavirji is another rail-head of the Western Railway near Kaila.

The site is approachable by well maintained roads from Karauli, Hindaun & Mahavirji. During the fair, the State Transport as well as private operators provide bus services keeping in mind the huge inflow of pilgrims.

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