Rajasthan Fairs and Festivals

Rajasthan tours are significant in a number of ways.kind in the world. The beautifully decorated cattle add
A journey through this land shows you the subtleuniqueness to the show. With a lot of religious
hues of the culture and tradition of the 'Desert Jewelsignificance, the fair attracts many saints and holy
of India'. The picturesque villages of Rajasthan absorbpeople as well.
the pink hue when the locals dressed in traditionalAnother important festival is Jaisalmer Desert festival,
costumes and jewelry move around in groups. Theconducted during Jan-Feb. The festival depicts the
long stretch of desert contrasts the scene byholy journey to Jaisalmer, the desert city aka the
spreading a silver backdrop against it. The fairs andgolden city. The highlights of the show include folk
festivals add energy and life to the entire scenery.performances and camel shows.
Celebrations are part of the life in Rajasthan. VirtuallyElephants are part of the culture of royal Rajasthan.
every occasion is a celebration here. The onset of aThe Elephant Festival is another such occasion that
new season, a harvest time, or a religious ritual -reflects the spirit of Rajasthan. Celebrated during Holi,
Rajasthanis make each occasion memorable withthe festival of colors, the Elephant festival puts forth
their traditional artistic and cultural flair. These festivalsthe magnificent show of elephants in their best
raise the heritage of Rajasthan to new heights.finery.
One of the notable festivals in Rajasthan is PushkarRajasthan tours are not complete without a journey
Fair conducted for twelve days every November. Itthrough the traditional festivals and fairs. They are
is a cultural festival combined with a grand trade fairthere on every month, on every season. The
with a lot of entertainment. The festival attractsGangaur Festival in Mar-Apr is a special festival meant
scores of locals as well as tourists. Pushkar fairfor young girls and women to worship Goddess
popularly known as Pushkar Mela is also famous forParvati for a happy and long married life.
the cattle fair, probably one of the biggest of that