Luniyawas
Luniyawas
लुनियावास | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Luniyawas Location in Rajasthan, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°53′00″N 75°55′00″E / 26.8833°N 75.9167°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Jaipur |
| Tehsil | Sanganer |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 303012 |
| Telephone code | +91-141 |
Luniyawas (also spelled Luniawas, Looniyawas, or Looniyabaas) is a village in the Sanganer tehsil of Jaipur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Luniyawas is on the outskirts of Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital city.[1]
Luniyawas hosts the annual Luniyawas Donkey Fair (Looniyabas Khachhar Mela), a well known melā in the region. The village is also known for its pottery and dupatta.[1]
Culture and festivals
Luniyawas is best known for its donkey fair. It attracts traders, breeders, and buyers from across the region. In addition to animal trading, the festival also features donkey racing, traditional dances, and live music.[1][2]
Population
Luniyawas village has population of 3053 of which 1516 are males while 1537 are females as per Population Census 2011.[3]
Geography
Luniyawas is located near the Jaipur-Agra National Highway. It shares borders with several suburban areas of eastern Jaipur and falls under the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) region.[4][5]
References
- 1 2 3 "Luniawas, a tiny village near Jaipur, now known for its annual donkey mela". India Today. 1989-11-15. Retrieved 2026-07-06.
- ↑ Singh, Deep Karan (2024-08-28). "Donkey Fair: A Unique Experience in Jaipur". palmleisure. Retrieved 2026-07-06.
- ↑ "Looniyawas Population - Jaipur, Rajasthan". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ "Looniyawas Village | Map of Looniyawas Village in Amber Tehsil, Jaipur of Rajasthan". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2026-07-06.
- ↑ "Luniyawas, Jaipur Village in Rajasthan". housing.com.