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Come
to Rajasthan. A festive welcome keenly awaits you. The
Celebration of Life & Worship Rajasthan is the
traditional pervading the entire state. Be it the
exuberant celebrations, fair and festivals you will
discover that life is a celebration in Rajasthan. The
state has its unique festivities interspersed throughout
the year, celebrating each season, each legend, each deity
…. infect, each day. Almost every festival has its own
flavor with a meaningful identity there are animal fairs,
religious fairs and mark the changing seasons. Infect, it
is splendid opportunity for the visitor to come close to
the life of the Rajasthan.
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Nagaur Fair - Nagaur (Jan-Feb.)
Nagaur is the venue of annual cattle fair. During the
four-day festival, cow, bullock, oxen and camels
accompanied by turbaned sellers and eager buyers, throngs
the town. Cock and bull fights, camel races, folk dances
and music enhance the excitement of the fair.
Desert
Festival - Jaisalmer (Jan-Feb.) A spectacular event
coinciding with the full moon in the heart of the desert,
The rich culture of the region is on display during this
three day long festival when city rever berates to the
sound of melodies tunes and rhythms. The famous 'Gair' and
'Fire' dances folk dances, contests, especially the turban
tying contest. Interesting competitions including Mr.
Desert contest and camel races enliven the festivities. A
trip to the Sam sand dunes marks the grand finale, where
one can enjoy camel rides and brilliant performances by
folk artists against the backdrop of picturesque dunes.
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Pushkar Fair (Camel Fair) - Ajmer (Oct-Nov.)
Pushkar internationally popular for its colorful cattle
fair, Pushkar is an important pilgrimage as well as the
venue of Mammoth cattle fair. A huge and wonderful cattle
fair. Thousands of devotes from all faiths gather to take
a dip in the holy lake. Dance, music, gaily-attired folks
and various cultural events enhance the fun of the
occasion. The most interesting part of the fair is camel
races, cattle auction and colorful shops displaying
beautiful handicraft.
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Mewar Festival - Udaipur (March-April)
The ceremonial welcome to spring and is dedicated to
goddess Parvati. A procession of colorful attired women,
carrying images of the goddess to the Gangaur Ghat of the
Lake Pichola is major highlight. There is song, dance,
procession, devotional music and fireworks where almost
everybody participates.
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Gangaur Fair - Jaipur (March-April)
A festival of young women to Goddess Parvati, the consort
of Lord Shiva. On this occasion young girls to dress up in
their finery and pray for grooms of their dream. And the
married women pray for the long life and happiness 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.
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Elephant Festival - Jaipur (March-April)
One of the most thrilling colorful festival of Holi on
majestic elephants, It is worth an exciting experience.
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. Playing Holi on these wonderful mammals is
unique sight during the festival.
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Urs Festival - Ajmer (According To Lunar Calendar) Urs
- commemorating in the memory of the Sufi Saint Khwaja
Moinuddin Chisti, it is an occasion from 1st to 6th day of
the Islamic month of Rajab, when millions of believers
come to congregate at the shrine and offer their prayers.
All of Ajmer seems to take on a festive air and several
program spring up during this time, it is a major
attraction.
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Teej Festival - Jaipur (July-August)
Another festival dedicated to women and to mark the advent
of Monsoon. procession, women dressed in bright colors and
a lot of merriment prevails during Teej. Essentially
celebration of a women’s worship to goddess Parvati. it
is interesting to watch theme enjoying in groups and at
various bazaars, social celebrations with folk music and
dances.
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Marwar Festival - Jodhpur (October)
Colorful extravaganza celebrating the 'Maand' style of
folk music brings out the romantic lifestyle of Rajasthani'
rulers. A festival devoted mainly to the music and
traditional dance. Folk artists performing under the full
moon bring alive the legends and the folklore of the land.
This is a festival that allows the visitor to feel the
glorious culture of this Rajputs' state.
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Camel Festival - Bikaner (January)
Held in the city renowned for the best riding camels in
the world. Gaily caparisoned camels can be seen at this
Camel Festival. Event of camel performances, camel races,
camel tug war, camel acrobatics, camel dances and camel
milking competition are a part of celebrations. An
enchanting desert city, which comes alive with music, and
dance. It is fast gaining popularity as the visitor finds
an opportunity to experience thrill unique camel event.
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