Fairs & Festivals

 

Though Rajasthan is a dull state by geographical means, people bring color and energy through number of fairs& Festivals. These festivities drown the bland state of Rajasthan in bright and magnificent colors. Fairs of Rajasthan reflect the sheer determination of Rajasthani people who, despite all odds, enjoy and celebrate life. Even the extreme weather and inhospitable climate do not deter them from appreciating and valuing the gift of life.

 

Thefair and festivals of Rajasthan reflects the vigor and lifestyle of its people: the living tradition of the state, vibrant colours, lively music and dance performances mark the celebration which attract visitors form across the world. There is a fair for every religious occasion and for every change of season in Rajasthan. Some of these fairs are held for religious purposes, some are organized for trading purposes and so on. However, one thing is common amongst all the fairs. And that is celebration with music and dances.

 

In fact, celebrations occur almost round the year and are a splendid opportunity for the visitor to gain an insight into the life of the Rajasthani. Other than the traditional fairs, recently established festivals, which involve elephants, camel races, dance and music, have been specially organized for the tourists. Among the better known fairs of Rajasthan are : -

• Camel Festival
• Brij Festival
• Alwar Festival
• Nagaur Cattle Fair
• Desert Festival
• Baneshwar Fair
• Elephant Festival
• Shitala Ashtami
• Kailadevi Fair
• Gangaur Festival
• Mewar Festival
• Mahavirji Fair
• Summer Festival
• Teej Festival
• Kajli Teej Bundi
• Ramdevra Fair
• Marwar Festival
• Dussehra Festival
• Pushkar Fair .
• Chandrabhaga Fair
• Kolayat Fair
• Winter Festival