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Enjoy the Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan -
The fair and festivals of
Rajasthan reflects the vigor and lifestyle of its people: the
living tradition of the state, vibrant colours, lively music and
dance performances mark the celebration which attract visitors
form across the world. There is a fair for every religious
occasion and for every change of season in Rajasthan.
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Rajasthan Festival Calendar
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Fair / Festivals
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| Camel
Festival |
Bikaner |
2 - 3 Jan |
21 -
22 Jan |
| Alwar
Festival |
Alwar |
9 - 11 Feb |
8 - 10 Feb |
| Nagaur Fair,
Ramdeoji Cattle Fair |
Nagaur |
25 - 28 Feb |
13 - 16 Feb |
| Desert
Festival |
Jaisalmer |
31 - 2 Feb |
19 - 21 Feb |
| Baneshwar
Fair |
Baneshwar(Dungarpur) |
29 Jan - 2
Feb |
17 - 21
Feb |
| Braj
Festival |
Bharatpur |
27 Feb - 1
March |
2 - 4 Feb |
| Elephant
Festival |
Jaipur |
3 March |
21 March |
| Shitala
Ashtami |
Chaksu,
Jaipur |
12 March |
28 March |
| Keladevi
Fair |
Karauli |
16 March |
3 April |
| Gangaur
Festival |
Jaipur |
21 - 22
March |
8 - 9 April |
| Mewar Festival |
Udaipur |
21-22 March |
8 - 10 April |
| Mahaveerji Fair |
Mahaveerji |
27 March - 2 Apr |
14 - 20 April |
| Summer Festival |
Mt. Abu |
30 Apr - 2
May |
18 - 20
May |
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Teej Fair |
Jaipur |
15 - 16 July |
4 - 5 August |
| Kajli Teej |
Bundi |
30 - 31 Aug |
18 - 19 August |
| Ramdeora Fair |
Pokaran (Jaisalmer) |
21 - 22 Sep |
9 - 10 September |
| Dushera Festival |
Kota |
19 - 21 Oct |
7 - 9 October |
| Marwar Festival |
Jodhpur |
25 - 26 Oct |
13 - 14 October |
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Pushkar Fair |
Pushkar |
17 -
24 Nov |
5 - 13 November |
| Chandrabhaga Fair |
Jhalawar |
23 - 25 Nov |
9 - 18 November |
| Kolayat Fair |
Kolayat |
20 - 29 Nov |
9 - 18 November |
| Winter Festival |
Mount Abu |
29-31 Dec |
29-31 December |
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Gangaur Fair
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The festival of Gangaur
is very significant for women of Rajasthan. It is a time
for them to dress up in their best and participate in
the festival.
Women gather to dress the
images of Isar and Ganguar and then carry them in
a ceremonial procession through different parts of the
city. The procession winds its way to Gangur Ghat at Lake
Pichhola. Here, the images are transferred to
special boats amidst much singing and festivity. Once
the religious part of the festival is over it is time
for cultural events where Rajasthan's culture is
portrayed through songs, dances culminates with an
impressive fireworks display. |
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Nagaur Fair
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Life
in the town of Nagaur starts bustling every year with
the thronging of cattle, horses and camels accompanied
by their owners and buyers. The cattle fair held
here annually is supposed to be one of the largest in
the world.
Nagaur
bulls are renowned for their fleet-footedness and
therefore, attract buyers from all over. The day starts
with buyers and sellers engaged in earnest bargains.
Once of the price of a horse, bullock or a camel has
been settled, engaged in earnest bargains. Once the
price of a house, bullock or a camel has been settled,
the day closes with dances, songs and merrymaking.
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The Elephant festival gets
underway in the month of Phalgun (March) on the eve of Holi,
the festival of colours at Jaipur. The festival
begins with a procession of elephants, camels, horses
and folk dancers. The sight of mighty jumbos stridiing
majestically is a treat to watch. The 'mahawats'
or owners, proudly decorate their elephant with bright
colours, jhools (Saddle cloth) and heavy jewellery.
Female elephants are made to wear payals or anklets,
which jingle as they walk . Prize are given away for the
most beautiful decorated elephant. The Polo Match, the
Elephant Race, the Tug-of -War between elephant and men
and women prompt applause from the spectators. The most
colourful part of the festival is Holi played on
elephant back. |
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