Rajasthan is a lively, exotic state in India where tradition and royal glory meet in a demonstration of colors against the vast backdrop of sand and desert. Come and know how the vibrant Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan during your royal journey of Rajasthan. Rajasthan is a vibrant, exotic state in India where tradition and royal glory meet in a expression of colors against the vast backdrop of sand and desert. Rajasthan know as the Desert Jewel of India, Rajasthan shine with even more liveliness during the time of its colourful fairs and Festivals. The desert shines with the colors of joyous celebration with every fair and Festival of Rajasthan. There is a celebration for every religious occasion, every change of season and every harvest, all invariably a reflection of the genius of their arts and crafts and their ascetic enhancement.
In reality, celebrations take place almost round the year and are a marvelous occasion for tourists to gain an approaching into the life of the Rajasthan during their travel. Further than the traditional fairs, recently established Festivals which involve elephants, camel races, dance and music have been specially organised for tourists. Among the better known fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan are:
Pushkar Fair, Pushkar: The Pushkar fair celebrated in the month of November every year and marked with biggest participation of all the Festivals of Rajasthan, Pushkar is an important pilgrimage as well as the venue of a huge cattle fair. Bazaars, auctions, music and sports are highlight of this event.
Desert Festival, Jaisalmer (Jan-Feb.): Jasialmer is famous for the most popular among the Festivals of Rajasthan, the Jaisalmer Desert Festival is a voyage into the heart of the Rajasthan desert, the golden city of Jaisalmer. Various Folk performers come here from all the part of Rajasthan like musicians, ballad singers, snake charmers, and puppeteers, all shows their traditional skills. Jaisalmer is famous for the electrifying camel dances, camel acrobatics, camel races, and camel polo, competitions for the best decorated camel, tug-of-war between musclemen, a turban tying competition and a Mr. Desert contest. The conclusion is a sound and light spectacle on a moonlit night amidst sand dunes.
Elephant Festival, Jaipur (March-April): Jaipur the pink city of Royal Rajasthan is also known for its elephant Festival, which take place at the time of celebration of the colour full Festival India as “The Holi”, this is a great instance for the tourist to watch a number of elephant sports and also play this Festival of colours. This show is organised with the elephants turning out in their best fine clothes.
Gangaur Festival (March-April): The main theme of this Festival is “the pray for the well being for the grooms of young girls and married women pray for their husbands”. This Festival is dedicated the Goddess Parvati, the companion of Lord Shiva. In this Festival young girls to dress up in their best dresses and pray for grooms of their choice while the married women pray for the well-being of their husbands. The duration of this Festival is 18-day and is laced with a variety of activities and come to end in a majestic procession marking the arrival of Shiva to escort his bride home.
Marwar Festival, Jodhpur (October): Marwar Festival is celcbeated in Jodhpur and this Festival is dedicated chiefly to the music and dance of the Marwar region. In this Festival the visitors come to understand and enjoy the folk traditions of this part of the state. This Marwar Festival is Organize by the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, the Marwar Festival was originally known as the Maand Festival. Maand is a classical style of folk music focus on the romantic life style of Rajasthan's rulers, and Maand Raag recreates the old world charm and elegant dances of the desert. If you have interested in folk music than this is a feast for you.
Teej Festival, Jaipur (July-August): This Teej Festival is celebrated in north India as well as in Rajasthan also and celebrated in the month of July and August to mark the arrival of monsoon. Women dressed in dazzling colours and a lot of cheerfulness prevailing during Teej. In essence this is 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.
Nagaur Fair, Nagaur (Jan-Feb.): Basically this is an animal fair it provides an occasion to participate in some of the local sports. Nagaur is located half way between Bikaner and Jodhpur, Nagaur awakens with the thronging of cattle, horses and camels accompanied by their colorfully turbaned owners. There is earnest bargaining between owners and buyers, and plenty of fun and festivity. Games, tug-of-war contests, camel races and strains of ballads create a joyful atmosphere with the setting sun in the background.
Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer (As per the Lunar Calendar): Ajmer city is one of famous city of Rajasthan. Ajmer is significant for the Urs of Ajmer Sharif, which is held in the memory of the honored Sufi Saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti, it is an time for thousands of believers to assembled at the shrine and offer their prayers. All of Ajmer seems to take on a festive air and several programmes are organised to mark the Festival.
