Thursday, February 11, 2010

Sports Of Rajasthan

Tonga Races
The tonga or horse chariot provides an environment-friendly mode of transport in most of the towns of Rajasthan.
The tonga or horse chariot provides an environment-friendly mode of transport in most towns of Rajasthan, though, obviously, it is also slower. However, just how fast these ponies can race is put to the test during fairs when tonga races are organised.
With their owners astride the carriage, whip in hand, egging along their ponies, they make a wonderful sight as they cut a swathe through the sandy countryside.
Although, they are very slow but their fastness can be tested only during the fairs when tonga races are organized. In these races as the owners ride the carriage, they make a wonderful sight when they passes through the sandy countryside.

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