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Kota’s GoVardhan Puja Features Traditional Khakerna Game Showcasing Animal Strength
✍️ Amar Ujala · Kota
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 03:31 PM
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During GoVardhan Puja, pastoralists in Kota, Bundi and nearby villages staged a traditional Khakerna game to test the strength, agility and calf‑protection abilities of their livestock.
The GoVardhan Puja, a major Hindu festival celebrated across Rajasthan, was marked in Kota and the surrounding Bundi district by a distinctive rural tradition.
Pastoralists from the region organized a Khakerna game, a centuries‑old contest where livestock are pitted against each other to display their physical prowess.
In the event, bulls, cows and other farm animals were challenged to demonstrate their strength, speed and endurance, while also showcasing how well they could guard their young calves from potential threats.
The game, which drew local spectators and reinforced community bonds, highlighted the enduring cultural practices that link Rajasthan’s agrarian lifestyle with its religious celebrations.
Pastoralists from the region organized a Khakerna game, a centuries‑old contest where livestock are pitted against each other to display their physical prowess.
In the event, bulls, cows and other farm animals were challenged to demonstrate their strength, speed and endurance, while also showcasing how well they could guard their young calves from potential threats.
The game, which drew local spectators and reinforced community bonds, highlighted the enduring cultural practices that link Rajasthan’s agrarian lifestyle with its religious celebrations.