Rajasthan Fairs and Festivals

 

Rajasthan is a animated, striking state in India which is the great combination of tracditions and the colours against the huge surroundings of sand and desert. Rajasthan has several fairs and festivals, which are celebrated throughout the year. Be it the change of season or some religious occasion there is always a reason to celebrate life in Rajasthan through fairs and festivals. It is a land of  Desert crystal of India, Rajasthan shimmers with even more vivacity during the time of its colourful fairs and festivals.

Desert Festival - Jaisalmer :  Desert festival is the famous festival of Rajasthan, the Jaisalmer Desert festival is a ride into the spirit of the Rajasthan desert, which is the journey of Thar Desert and the golden city of Jaisalmer. The desert pulsates with a numerous of Rajasthani dances: Ghoomer, Gangaur, Gair Dhap, Moria, Chari and Tehratal.

 

Camel Festival – Bikaner: An captivating desert city which animated with the music and dance through the illustrious Camel Festival of Bikaner. Main Attractions of this festivals are camel races and camel dances.

 

Elephant Festival-Jaipur: The festival begins with a parade of elephants, camels and horses followed by folk dancers to celebrate Holi. This is a large event for the tourist to look at a number of elephant sports and also play this festival of colours.

 

Teej Festival, Jaipur (July-August):Teej is celebrated to mark the arrival of monsoon. During Teej womens  are  dressed in bright colours and a group of cheerfulness prevails.

 

Nagaur Fair, Nagaur (Jan-Feb.): Nagaur Fair is basically an animal fair and it also has few games which is also the great tourist attraction.There is intense bargaining between owners and buyers, and abundance of enjoyment and celebration.