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Rajasthan Fairs & Festivals
Rajasthan is a glitzy, colorful state in India where tradition and royal splendor fuse in an insurrection of colors against the cosmic setting of sand and desert. Rajasthan being the repertoire of old traditions, rich heritage and lavish culture attracts a huge magnitude of tourists from around the world. Innumerable tourist attractions are dappled all over this land of heroism and audacity. The indomitable forts, spectacular palaces, startling landscapes, delightful mountains and thrilling wildlife showcase the past laurels of this grand state. Pushkar Fair also attributed, as Pushkar ka Mela, is the chromatic desert bacchanal held in the sacrosanct town of Pushkar in Rajasthan. Pushkar procures ratification for being the largest camel fair in the world hosting about 50,000 camels which are cleanly shaved, stately festooned, vigorously raced and ultimately sold off for high prices. The Camel Festival in Bikaner is an annual festival organized by the Department of Tourism, Art and Culture, Government of Rajasthan in the month of January. A festival when the ships of the desert are seen at their best. The enticing desert city of Bikaner comes alive with the Camel Festival, which commences with a flamboyant cavalcade of elegantly, caparisoned camels in the backdrop of red sandstone of the Junagarh Fort. The Nagaur Fair is well known all over the state of Rajasthan and the special guests of honor at this fair are- Cattle! The Fair is renowned for the trading of cows, bullocks, oxen, camels and horses, which takes place here. It is the second largest fair in Rajasthan and is popularly known as the ‘Cattle Fair’ owing to the large scale trade of cattle which include cows, bullocks, oxen, camels and horses. Their owners adorn themselves in multihued turbans and pompous long moustaches. The Desert Festival held in the land of Jaisalmer during the months of January-February is an opportunity for the inhabitants of Jaisalmer to chill out and enjoy a refreshing time. For three days, the otherwise windswept land of Jaisalmer awakens to the true vivacity and gusto of life. The milieu comes alive with hordes of colorfully dressed people. For tourists it is a great chance to explore and understand the incredible history and culture of Rajasthan. Elephant Festival is celebrated in Jaipur in the month of March-April on the auspicious occasion of Holi. The old stadium at Jaipur, named Chaugan is the official venue for Jaipur elephant festival held every year. Among all the fairs and festivals of Jaipur, the elephant festival authenticates an elite status. It is an extraordinary juncture for the tourists to behold a massive assemblage of elephants inundated with vibrant adornments. Gangaur Festival is observed in honor of Gauri, the goddess of abundance. This spring festival is celebrated with immense passion and fervor all over Rajasthan. It holds a special connotation for the localities as young girls decked up in their finest attire pray for a spouse of their choice while the married ladies pray for good health and prosperity of their husbands. Mahavirji Fair is organized in Chandan Gaon, about 176 km from Jaipur. Mahavirji Fair has earned for itself a stature of pride among the multitude fairs and festivals of Rajasthan. Mahavirji Fair is celebrated in honor of the 24th Jain Tirthankara, Shri Mahavir Swami. Mahavirji Fair engenders immense enthusiasm amidst the Jain population participating actively in the grand event. Mewar Festival is an inspiriting celebration to welcome the advent of spring. This festival is celebrated in the romantic city of Udaipur and interestingly coincides with the Ganguar festival. The Mewar Festival offers an iconographic treat to the visitors and the participants with its traditional Rajasthani songs, dances, parades, devotional heart stirring music and effulgent display of fireworks. Formerly known as the Maand Festival, the Marwar Festival is held every year presenting a glimpse of the days of yore, of battles and the valiant heroes of Rajasthan. The festival is dedicated to folk music and dance inspired by the quixotic standard of living of Rajasthan's rulers. This festival is a good opportunity to see the folk dancers carrying several earthen pots brilliantly balanced on their heads. The Summer Festival is organized in the Month of June in Mount Abu, Rajasthan’s only hill station. Folk dance, traditional music marinades the atmosphere with fun and frolic. The three-day summer festival is characterized by folk music, dance performances, sporting events like boat races. The festival starts off with the singing of a traditional ballad followed by traditional Ghoomar, Gair and Dhap dance performances. Teej Festival is one of the most preferred festivals of India widely celebrated, but its true essence and charisma is found only in Jaipur. Celebrated in the month of 'Shravan' (July-August), according to the Hindu calendar, Teej marks the arrival of monsoon, after the sweltering summers. Teej Festival marks the inauguration of the festive season in Rajasthan. The Dussehra Festival is held every year in the Hindu month of Ashvin that begins from September and ends in October. A vivacious gaudy fair is organized in Kota situated on the banks of the Chambal River. The festival of Dussehra is celebrated throughout India in myriad ways to commemorate the victory of Lord Rama over the Demon King Ravana. The fierce battle continued for 10 days where the demon king was outwitted. Bundi is a beautiful town circumscribed by the Aravalli hills on the three sides and by a massive wall with four gateways. Striking medieval forts, palaces, havelis, temples with lovely stone idols and chattris with carved pillars, a picturesque lake in the heart of the town, add to the magnetism of Bundi. Situated 36kms from Kota, Bundi is famed for its intricate carvings and murals. Shri Munisuvratnath Dig. Jain Atishaya Kshetra Temple is built on a higher place near Chambal River in Keshavria Patan. This is a very old & big temple, where an idol of Bhagwan Munisuvratnath (The 20th Teerthankar) very beautiful, full of art & attraction is installed in cross legged seating posture, 4.5 feet in height and dark green in color in an underground basement of temple. Kolayat Fair also recognized as the Kapil Muni Fair is the biggest fair of Bikaner, Rajasthan. It is celebrated on Kartik Purnima at Kolayat, originally Kapilayatan. Kolayat derives its name from the Kapil Muni, a revered sage who underwent intense meditation for the convalescence of humanity. These names exist in the holy scriptures of the Puranas and therefore substantiate their value. The Chandrabhaga Fair in Rajasthan invites thousands of visitors and participants. A lot of pilgrims assemble on the banks of river Chandrabhaga in Jhalawar on the blessed occasion of the full moon night in the month of October and November. The local populace considers the river sacrosanct. The Winter Festival takes place every year during the last week of December. The festival celebrates the congeniality and exuberance of the people of Mount Abu, Rajasthan’s only hill station. This vibrant festival of three days is organized by Rajasthan Tourism and the Municipal Board, Mt. Abu. |
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