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Fairs & Festivals in Rajasthan
Fairs & Festivals in Rajasthan









Fairs
& Festivals in Rajasthan
Nagaur Festival
Essentially an animal fair,
it provides an opportunity to participate in some of the local sports. This eight
days fair held every year during the month of Jan-Feb, is popularly known as the
Cattle fair and is the second largest in Rajasthan. Nagaur Town is the most picturesque
of Rajput townships.
Baneshwar Fair, Dungarpur
A religious festival
with simple & traditional rituals. Quaint rhythms conjure up the tribal cultural
identity of the Bhils of Rajasthan, Gujarat & M.P.
Urs Fair, Ajmer
The Dargah Sharif in Ajmer,
is the place where the Saints mortal remains lie burried and is the site of the
largest Muslim Fair in India. Chadar; Ghilaph & Neema which are votive offerings
for the tomb are offered by several hundred thousand devotees. Mehfils & Qawwalis
are held and mass prayer calls for the eternal peace of the mankind.
Gangaur Festival, Jaipur
Dedicated to goddess
Gauri (Parvati), the festival commences on Holi/ Young girls pray for rooms of
their choice while married women seek a long life for their husbands. The ladies
decorate their hands and feet )y drawing designs with Mehendi (Myrtle Jaste).
Elephant Festival, Jaipur
The Elephant Festival
is an inimitable event held annually in Jaipur. Groomed flawlessly, rows of elephants
do a catwalk before an enthralled audience liked best fashion models to make this
festival an amazing one.
Desert Festival
Once a year in winters and
on the middle of the continually rising and falling stark yellow sands of the
great Thar Desert, the empty sands around Jaisalmer come alive with the brilliant
colour, music and laughter of the Desert Festival.
Camel Festival
A lively and colourful event,
the Camel Festival is organised by the Department of Tourism, Art & Culture, Rajasthan
in Bikaner every year.
