Rajasthan, the gorgeous desert state of India, is considered the most absorbing and colorful state of the country. Rajasthan vibrant and colorful culture and traditions have been attracting people from around the world. The color and attraction of Rajasthan and its people is best viewed in celebrating the festival of lots of fairs.
Men, women and children dressed in colorful costumes and new bazaars that sell a different of exotic gift items, folk dance programs and music adds vitality and magic to the festival. Men with bright red turbans and the animatedly colors and lehangas odhnis of women give a colorful display to the parties and the joyful spirit and passion of the people of Rajasthan to life.
Festivals in Rajasthan, India are famous with great éclat and depict. Right from Hindu festivals to Muslim festivals, all are far-famed with adequate enthusiasm. Folk music and dance is a feature of almost every festival in Rajasthan. The romance, chivalry, etc of the royal bygone time comes back to life through these festivals. Even the tourist department of Rajasthan keeps on introducing original festivals to display and display the rich tradition of the state.
Various of the major festivals of Rajasthan, India are:
Nagaur Fair, Nagaur (Jan-Feb.)
Basically an animal fair, it offers an opportunity to participate in a few of the local sports.
Desert Festival, Jaisalmer (Jan-Feb.)
One of the most well-liked of all festivals it is a journey into the heart of the desert, the blonde city of Jaisalmer that has a attraction of its own. A accurate show on the sands which attracts even the much traveled visitor.
Baneshwar Fair, Baneshwar (Jan-Feb.)
A holy festival with easy and customary rituals. This fair is the centre of attraction of a huge number of tribals from the neighboring states of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat who join their brethren from Rajasthan in bidding prayers to Lord Shiva.
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 attire and pray for grooms of their option while the married women pray for the welfare of their husbands. This eighteen-day festival is laced with different activities and culminates in a grand procession marking the arrival of Shiva to accompaniment his bride residence.
Mewar Festival, Udaipur (March-April)
A festival to greeting the bounce season. There is song, dance, processions, devotional music and fireworks where almost all participates.
Elephant Festival, Jaipur (March-April)
A festival to celebrate Holi, this is a great event for the visitor to watch numerous elephant sports and also play this festival of colours. A show is prepared with the elephants turning out in their best dress.
Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer (According to Lunar Calendar)
Held in the remembrance of the revered Sufi Saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti, it is an event for thousands of believers to gather at the shrine and offer their prayers. All of Ajmer appears to take on a festive air and numerous programmes are organised to sign the festivals.
Summer Festival, Mt.Abu (June)
Organized in the only hill station of Rajasthan, this is the coldest place in this time of year. dances and a general atmosphere of joy prevail in this small hill town and the tourist has ample time to relax and enjoy yourself.
Teej, Jaipur (July-August)
A festival to celebrate the arrival of the monsoon. A procession, women dressed in bright colors and joy prevails during Teej. Essentially a women's festival, it is interesting to see them enjoying in groups and at various bazaars where to turn to the store with their finery.
Marwar Festival, Jodhpur (October)
A festival devoted mostly to the music and dance of the Marwar district. This is a festival that appropriates the visitor to appreciate and enjoy the folk traditions of this region of the state.
Pushkar Fair, Ajmer (November)
The famous and noted with biggest participation of all the festivals of Rajasthan, Pushkar is a significant pilgrimage as well as the venue of gigantic cattle fair. Bazaars, auctions, music and sports are foreground of this occasion.
Camel Festival, Bikaner (January)
A charming desert city which comes living with music and dance. It is fast benefitting fame as the visitor finds an opportunity to see several odd folk performances, camel, race camel dance etc.
Other Fairs and Festivals
There is an unending process of Rajasthan's fairs and festivals on the Indian calendar; the Chandrabhaga Fair in Jhalawar, Summer Festival at Mount Abu, Kapil Muni Fair along the Kolayat lake, Sri Mahavirji Fair of the Jains, Shitala Ashtami held at Chaksu near Jaipur, Ramdeoji Fair near Pokhran in Jaisalmer; al these in add-on to the main Hindu festivals of Holi, Dussehra, Diwali and Raksha Bandhan.
