Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v3.c41.s1.9

v3.c41.s1.9

A family, which traces its lineage from Rama of Kosala, Nala of Naishadha, and Dhola the lover of Maroni, may be allowed ‘the boast of heraldry’; and in remembrance of this descent, the Kachhwahas of India celebrate with great solemnity ‘the annual feast of the sun,’ on which occasion a stately car, called the chariot of the sun (Surya ratha), drawn by eight horses, is brought from the temple, and the descendant of Rama, ascending therein, perambulates his capital.