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Fairs & Festivals of Rajasthan
Brij
Festival
The Brij Festival takes place a few days before Holi, (the festival
of colours) in the month of March. Held in honour of Lord Krishna,
this festival is marked by verve and zest. Villagers, in gay, multihued
attire, can be seen singing and performing the Raslila dance (dance
depicting the immortal love-story of Radha and Krishna). |
Camel
Festival
The Camel Festival is an event organized in Bikaner by the Department
of Tourism, Art and Culture, Government of Rajasthan, every year in
the month of January. Desert region's Folk dances and Music, add on
to what is otherwise an exclusive camel affair. A festival when the
ships of the desert are seen at their best. Camels fascinate tourists
from all over the world with their movements, charm and grace. A spectacle
of unusual camel performances: camel races, camel dances, and the
bumpy, neck shaking camel rides. |
Desert
Festival
The three-day Desert festival held annually in Jaisalmer,
Rajasthan, India is a special event that the local people and the
tourists look forward to with great excitement and anticipation. The
quiet desert Jaisalmer springs to life every year during the month
of February as the villagers from in and around Jaisalmer, Rajasthan,
India come together to celebrate the happening Desert festival. |
Elephant
Festival
There wouldn't be a better time to travel to Rajasthan than during
festival time. The Elephant Festival of Jaipur is a unique event held
annually in the capital of the north Indian state of Rajasthan. Held
during Holi, the festival of colors, to herald the advent of Spring,
the Jaipur Chaugan or polo field is brought alive with elephants,
dancers, musicians and onlookers from all the globe. Groomed to perfection,
glittering in gold, row upon row of elephants catwalk before an enthralled
audience. The elephants move gracefully in procession, run races,
play the regal game of polo. |
Ganesh
Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is celebrated
all over the country. This is also symbolic of the advent of all festivals
dedicated to other Indian Gods. |
Gangaur
Festival
Gangaur, Jaipur ( March-April ) : A festival devoted to Goddess Parvati,
the consort of Lord Shiva. It is time for young girls to dress up
in their finery and pray for grooms of their choice while the married
women pray for the well-being of their husbands. This 18-day festival
is laced with various activities and culminates in a grand procession
marking the arrival of Shiva to escort his bride home. |
Kajli
Teej
The Kajli Teej of Rajasthan is a very unique festival of India. Kajli
Teej is celebrated exclusively in the Bundi region of Rajasthan. It
is celebrated in the Hindu month of Bhadra (July-August). The Kajli
Teej starts on the third day of the month and lasts for two days.
The Kajli Teej festival is something that should not be missed if
you are visiting India. Although the main function lasts for two days,
the celebrations can go upto Janmashtami, the festival to celebrate
the birth of Lord Krishna. |
Kite
Festival
The kite festival in Jaipur which is held every year in the month
of January is a one of its kind festival in India which attracts the
best kite flyers of the world to participate in this unique festival
and display their kite flying skills. |
Kota
Dussehra
Dussehra is celebrated in Kota in Sep-Oct. This festival is celebrated
all over the country but the Kota Dussehra is quite unique for it
marks more than just the beginning of a festive period. More than
75 feet tall effigies of the demons Ravana, Kumbhakarana and Meghnad
are burnt on Dussehra day to symbolise the victory of good over evil.
Usually these effigies are filled with crackers. A young child dressed
as Lord Ram is made to shoot an arrow of fire at Ravana and the huge
figure is burnt. |
Marwar
Festival
Celebrated during the months of September-October, the Marwar Festival
in Jodhpur is dedicated to the folk heroes of Rajasthan. The entire
city of Jodhpur comes alive with lively celebrations of the Marwar
Festival in Rajasthan. The duration of this festival is of two days
and is celebrated with much fanfare in Rajasthan. The auspicious day
for this festival is the full moon of the Hindu month of Sharad Purnima.
Do not miss attending the Marwar festival of Rajasthan when you visit
India. |
Mewar
Festival
The Mewar Festival is celebrated to welcome the advent of spring.
It coincides with the festival of Gangaur in Udaipur, and has a unique
charm about it. The women folk gather to dress the images of Isar
and Gangaur and then carry them in a ceremonial procession through
different parts of the city. The procession winds its way to the Gangaur
Ghat at Lake Pichhola. Here, the images are transferred to special
boats amidst much singing and festivity. |
Summer
Festival
Mount.Abu in Rajasthan is touched by a festive mood on the eve of
the Summer Festival that is held every year in the month of June.
Mount Abu is bestowed with steep rocks, tranquil lakes, picturesque
backdrop and the favorable climate which make it a perfect spot for
the festival. Summer festival in Mount Abu, a three-day festival is
basically a feast of folk and classical music and it gives a vivid
knowledge about the tribal life and culture of Rajasthan. |
Teej
Festival
The Teej Festival of Rajasthan is one of the most important and the
most widely celebrated festivals in India. Teej Festival is also known
as the "Festival of Swings" as women tie swings on the branches of
trees and enjoy swinging on them. In Rajasthan, Teej Festival is celebrated
by all women irrespective of their caste and creed. The Teej Festival
is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. |
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