Jodhpur is second largest city in Rajasthan after the majestic Jaipur. According to mythology, Lord Rama, hero of the epic Ramayana wanted to cross the ocean to rescue his wife Sita, who had been abducted by the demon king Ravana, he was turned back by the Sea-God. Furious, Rama mounted his arrow to dry up the ocean forcing the Lord of the Sea to retreat. However the arrow once mounted had to be discharged, and Rama fired it into another body of water located in western Rajasthan, thus drying it up. This is the area known as Marwar or dry land. Jodhpur is located just on the verge of Marwar. Jodhpur was founded by by Rao Jodha of the Rathore dynasty in 1459.
Jodhpur is famous for its craft. Silver jewellery and silver itched slippers are famous handicrafts of Jodhpur . The Jodhpuri coat is a famous fashion statement of the royals. The major festival held in the Marwar area is the Maand Festival which is held during the Hindu month of Ashwin (September-October). The festival goes on for two days and is devoted to music and dance, which provides a good opportunity to the folk dancers who assemble there to to display their skills and provide some lively entertainment to the public and tourist.
The tourist can enjoy camel safaris and enjoy various festivities of the city.
