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The Elephant festival gets
underway in the month of Phalgun (March) on the eve of Holi,
the festival of colours at Jaipur. The festival
begins with a procession of elephants, camels, horses
and folk dancers. The sight of mighty jumbos stridiing
majestically is a treat to watch. The 'mahawats'
or owners, proudly decorate their elephant with bright
colours, jhools (Saddle cloth) and heavy jewellery.
Female elephants are made to wear payals or anklets,
which jingle as they walk . Prize are given away for the
most beautiful decorated elephant. The Polo Match, the
Elephant Race, the Tug-of -War between elephant and men
and women prompt applause from the spectators. The most
colourful part of the festival is Holi played on
elephant back. |
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