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The Rajasthani's love for color and joyous
celebrations, music, dance and festivals makes it one
of the most colorful desert in the world. We have
numerous fairs and festivals of the region. In
addition to the festivals celebrated by the Hindus,
Muslims and others, there are also the traditional
fairs.
We have all sorts of fair and festivals like animal
fairs, religious fairs and there are fairs to mark the
changing seasons. In fact, celebrations occur almost
round the year and are a splendid opportunity for you
to gain an insight into the life of the Rajasthani.
Other than the traditional fairs, recently established
festivals which involve elephants, camel races, dance
and music have been specially organized for the
tourists. I recommend you to plan your tour in a way
that you are a part of any of the following fairs and
festival to truly know the rich heritage and culture
of Rajasthan:
Nagaur Fair, Nagaur (Jan-Feb.) Essentially an cattle
fair, it provides an opportunity to participate in
some of the local sports.
Kite Festival (held on 14th Jan of every year) A
festival with a difference - as kites take to the sky
all over Rajasthan. In the evening, kites with lights
in them and fireworks brighten the skies above. The
main celebrations are in Jaipur and Jodhpur. If you
like kite flying, you should be here.
Desert Festival, Jaisalmer (Jan-Feb.) One of the most
popular of all festivals it is a journey into the
heart of the desert, the golden city of Jaisalmer that
has a charm of its own. A true show on the sands which
attracts even the much traveled visitor. Highly
recommended. Be there.
Baneshwar Fair, Baneshwar (Jan-Feb.) A religious
festival with simple and traditional rituals. This
fair is the centre of attraction of a large number of
tribal from the neighboring states of Madhya Pradesh
and Gujarat who join their brethren from Rajasthan in
offering prayers to Lord Shiva.
Gangaur Festival, 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.
Mewar Festival, Udaipur (March-April) A festival to
welcome the spring season. There is song, dance,
processions, devotional music and fireworks where
almost everybody participates.
Elephant Festival, Jaipur (March-April) A festival to
celebrate Holi, this is a great occasion for the
visitor to watch several elephant sports and also play
this festival of colors. A show is organized with the
elephants turning out in their best finery.
Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer (According to Lunar Calendar)
Held in the memory of the revered Sufi saint Khawaja
Moinuddin Chisti, it is an occasion for thousands of
believers to congregate at the shrine and offer their
prayers. All of Ajmer seems to take on a festive air
and several programmes are organized to mark the
festivals.
Summer Festival, Mt.Abu (June) Organized in the only
hill station of Rajasthan, this is the coldest place
at this time of the year. Folk dances and a general
atmosphere of gaiety prevails in this tiny hill resort
and the tourist has ample time to relax and enjoy
himself.
Teej, Jaipur (July-August) A festival to mark the
advent of monsoon. Women dressed in bright colors and
a lot of merriment prevails during Teej. Essentially a
women's festival, it is interesting to watch them
enjoying in groups and at various bazaars where they
turn up to shop in all their finery.
Marwar Festival, Jodhpur (October) A festival devoted
mainly to the music and dance of the Marwar region.
This is a festival that allows the visitor to
understand and enjoy the folk traditions of this part
of the state.
Pushkar Fair, Ajmer (November) The well-known and
marked with largest participation of all the festivals
of Rajasthan, Pushkar is an important pilgrimage as
well as the venue of a mammoth cattle fair. Bazaars,
auctions, music and sports are highlight of this
event. Recommended.
Camel Festival, Bikaner (January) An enchanting desert
city which comes alive with music and dance. It is
fast gaining popularity as the visitor finds an
opportunity to see some unusual folk performances,
camel, race camel dance etc. here. |
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