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Desert
Festival, Jaisalmer
Every year during the Desert Festival in Rajasthan, the barren land
around Jaisalmer comes alive with the beats of traditional musical
instruments, songs, colors and remarkable enthusiasm. The festival of
Rajasthan displays the best of traditional Rajasthani folk culture that
will leave you mesmerized. This attractions in this usual fair in Rajasthan
include the breathtaking performances by the skilled jugglers and snake
charmers. But the major attractions of the fair remain the camel
acrobatics, camel races and décor, camel polo, tug of war and countless
other such events. |
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Mewar Festival
Dedicated to the Goddess Gauri (Parvati), Mewar
Festival in Rajasthan offers the best of Rajasthani culture. This
festival in Rajasthan is celebrated to welcome the spring season with
various rituals and fireworks. The grand climax is seen when group of
women dressed in rainbow hues of scarlet, yellow, green and purple carry
images to the Gangaur Ghat of lake Pichola and a stately boat procession
starts from the Lake Palace. |
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Elephant Festival, Jaipur
Held every year around the colorful festival of Holi, Elephant Festival
in Rajasthan unveils the majesty and grandeur of camels. The major
attractions of the festival include a royal procession of sixty elephants
in their best finery, a match of elephant polo, an elephant race and
playing Holi on mammals. It will surely be a time to cherish for a long
time to come. |
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Camel Fair, Bikaner
The Camel Fair in Rajasthan is popular in Bikaner and is held in January.
The "ship of the desert", the camel, is adorned with colorful saddles,
anklets and necklaces. A procession is carried out displaying the camels,
while the camel owners hold their heads up in pride. Contests and shows
are a part of the celebrations.
The crowds cheer as the tug-of-war
contests, the camel races and the camel dancing competitions are held. |
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Teej Festival, Jaipur
Held in Jaipur, the Teej Festival of Rajasthan commemorated the union of
Goddess Parvati with Lord Shiva. As the desert scorches with the hot
summer sun, everyone waits impatiently for the advent of the monsoons.
Teej marks the arrival of the long awaited rains and is the festival of
swings.
Swings are decorated with flowers and young girls sing merry songs. The
Teej idol is adorned and worshipped. |
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Pushkar Fair, Pushkar
The world famous Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan is a hit event among the
tourists who tours india from across the world. The fair of Pushkar is held every year
during the month of Kartik Purnima and countless devotees from all faiths
gather to take a dip in the holy lake. Dance, music, gaily-attired folks
and various cultural events enhance the fun of the occasion. Major
attractions of the fair camel races, cattle auction and colorful shops
displaying beautiful handicrafts. |
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