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The Rajasthani’s love for colour and joyous celebrations is proved by the elaborate
rituals and the gay abandon with which he surrenders himself to the numerous fairs
festivals celebrated by the Hindus, Muslims
others,there are also the traditional fairs.
There are animal fairs, there are religious
fairs and there are fairs to mark the
changing seasons. Infact,celebrations occur
almost round the year and are a splendid opportunity for the visitor to gain an insight
into the lifeof the Rajasthani.Other than the
traditional fairs, recently established
organized for the tourists. Among the better known fairs of Rajasthan are:
Nagaur Fair,Nagaur (Jan-Feb.): Essentially an animal fair, it provides an opportunity
to participate in some of the local sports.
Desert Festival,Jaisalmer (Jan-Feb.): One of the most popular of all festivals it is a
journey into the heart of the desert, the golden city of Jaisalmer that has a charm
of its own. A true show on the sands which attracts even the much traveled visitor.
Baneshwar Fair,Baneshwar (Jan-Feb.): A religious festival with simple and traditional
rituals. This fair is the centre of attraction of a large number of tribals from the
neighboring states of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat who join their brethren from
Rajasthan in offering 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 finery and pray for grooms
of their choice while the married women pray for the well-being 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.
Mewar Festival,Udaipur (March-April):
A festival to welcome the spring season.
There is song,dance,processions,devotional
music and fireworks where almost everybody participates.
Elephant Festival,Jaipur (March-April):
A festival to celebrate Holi, this is a great
occasion for the visitor to watch several
elephant sports and also play this festival
of colours. A show is organised with the
elephants turning out in their best finery.
Ajmer Sharif,Ajmer (According to Lunar Calendar): Held in the memory of the
revered Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti, it is an occasion for thousands of
believers to congregate 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 festivals.
Summer Festival, Mt.Abu (June): Organised in the only hill station of Rajasthan,this
is the coldest place at this time of the year. Folk dances and a general atmosphere
of gaiety prevails in this tiny hill resort and the tourist has ample time to relax and
enjoy himself.
women dressed in bright colours and a lot of merriment prevails during Teej.
Essentially 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.
Marwar Festival,Jodhpur (October): A festival devoted mainly to the music and
dance of the Marwar region. This is a festival that allows the visitor to understand
and enjoy the folk traditions of this part of the state.
Pushkar Fair,Ajmer (November): The well - known and marked with largest
participation of all the festivals of Rajasthan, Pushkar is an important pilgrimage
as well as the venue of a mammoth cattle fair. Bazaars, auctions, music and
sports are highlight of this event.