Fairs and festivals of Rajasthan
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.
Teej, Jaipur (July-August): A festival to
mark the advent of monsoon.Processions,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.
Urs 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. |
| 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.
Camel Festival,Bikaner (January): An enchanting
desert city which comes alive with music and dance. It is
fast gaining popularity as the visitor finds an opportunity
to see some unusual folk performances,camel, race camel dance
etc.
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.
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