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The people of Rajasthan live life to the hilt and nobody can
really match the gay abandon with which the Rajasthani
surrenders himself to the numerous fairs and festivals that
are celebrated here . There are animal fairs, there are
religious fairs and there are fairs to mark the changing
seasons. In fact, celebrations occur almost round the year
and provide the visitor with the splendid opportunity to
gain an insight into the life of Rajasthani . There is
dancing, singing , drama , devotional music and other
community activities that can enthrall the visitor.
Some of the Rajasthan Fairs and Festivals are like
Nagaur Fair,Nagaur (Jan-Feb.):This is a fair held in Nagaur in the month
of January, February. It is basically an animal fair, where you can also
participate in some of the local sports.
Gangaur,Jaipur (March-April): This festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva’s
consort, Goddess Parvati. This is the time when young girls dress up in their
finery and pray for grooms of their choice and also the married women pray for
the well-being of their husbands. This festival continues for 18-days and is
full of celebrations and the main attraction here is a grand procession marking
the arrival of Shiva to take his bride home.
Camel Festival:Bikaner (January): You will find the city full of
festivities and there are dance and music performances. An enchanting desert
city which comes alive with music and dance and also some unusual folk
performances like camel race, camel dance etc
Pushkar Fair,Ajmer (November): One of the most important one in the fairs
and festivals of Rajasthan ,Pushkar is an important pilgrimage as well as the
venue of a huge cattle fair. There are markets, auctions, music and sports which
are of the major attractions of this fair.
Marwar Festival,Jodhpur (October): This festival is mostly of music and
dance . Get the feel of culture and traditions of Rajasthan at this time.
Elephant Festival,Jaipur (March-April): This is a part of celebration of
the Holi festival. You can watch several elephant sports and also be a part of
the festival of colors. A show where the elephants are magnificently decorated
takes place.
Desert Festival,Jaisalmer (Jan-Feb.): This has earned much popularity as
it gives you an insight of the golden city of Jaisalmer that has a unique charm
. This is spectacular show on the sands which attracts a large number of
visitors.
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