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Rajasthan is a land where nature has posed many struggles and inhibitions before the people of Rajasthan People of Rajasthan offset these travails and add zest to their life using vibrant colors and festivals. Festivals here performed with elaborate rituals, extravaganza and merry which gives respite to Rajasthani people from their humdrum.
There are animal fairs, religious fairs apart from the seasonal fairs. Besides this government of Rajasthan too organize fests time to time. Most of the fest and fairs entail elaborate processions involving elephants or camels with women and men performing folk dances in the lilting rhythm of folk songs.
Kite Festival (Jaipur January) : Kite festival is organized evey year on Makar Sakranti ie 14th January in Jaipur .Though Makar Sankranti is a national festival , but the enthusiasm witnessed in Jaipur is unparalleled .On this day sky is smothered with kites and environment is echoed by the shouts of 'Woh kata woh Mara' . Kite Festival is a 3 day celebration .The inaugural ceremony entails an extravaganza by Air Force helicopters showing acrobats and releasing kites from the sky. Kite flyers from all over the world assemble in the Polo ground of Jaipur and indulge in kite fighting on day 2. On the final day a sober display of bright and beautiful kites in amazing shapes and sizes is carried out.
Nagaur Fair : This fair is organized in Nagaur in the month of January or February , it is basically a cattle fair but tourists come and enjoy the four days of gaiety .Tourists also enjoy local sports like cock fighting and bull fights.
Baneshwar Fair(January-February) : This is organized ever year in the months of January and February .it is basically a religious festival celebrated by the tribals of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.This fair entails worshipping of Lord Shiva along with the regular festivity and glee of the fairs.
Desert Festival : Desert Festival on the golden sands of Jaisalmer brings alive the stark desert. Organized in January -February by the tourism department of India, this festival is immensely popular among tourists. A gala of folk dance , music and ecstasy take you to some different world. Tourists relish the turban tying competition and tug of war .This festival gives an opportunity to explore the traditional Rajasthan.
Elephant Festival,Jaipur (March-April) : A festival to celebrate Holi is organized in March around Holi in Jaipur. It is the best occasion to play the festival of color Holi and to watch the sports of elephants in their finery.
Gangaur,Jaipur (March-April) : This festival is primarily a festival of women and girls. Spinsters worship Parvati consort of Lord Shiva for grooms of their choice. While married women worship for the long life of their husbands. This festival runs for 18 days and culminates in a grand procession .
Mewar Festival,Udaipur (March-April) : This festival welcomes the season of spring. It coincides the festival of Gangaur . Women dress up in their best and participate in the festival. They also dress the images of Isar and Gangaur and carry the procession to different parts of city. The festival culminates with an impressive fireworks display.
Urs Ajmer Sharif : Held in the holy town of Ajmer in honour of the Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. This festival brings the people of all faiths and religion together.Special prayers are offered at the mosque, and huge amounts of consecrated food offered from the large, steaming cauldron. Whole of Ajmer is decorated with light. Qawalis are sung at the night and the environment plunges into pure festivity.
Summer Festival : Organised in Mt Abu , the only hillstation of Rajasthan, this festival gives a respite from the heat of plains. Folk dances and gaiety overwhelm this tiny hill resort which tourists enjoy in the serene valleys of Abu.
Teej, Jaipur (July-August) : A festival to mark the advent of monsoon. Processions , gaiety, swings and fun prevail over the city. Women make a lot of merriment in this season and flock together for shopping .
Pushkar Fair,Ajmer (November): Pushkar fair is organized in the month of November every year. This fair is organized around Kartik Purnima when Hindus bathe in the Pushkar lake. Pushkar fair is well-known for it's Camel trading and other attractive activities. Bazaars,auctions,music and sports are center of this event.
Camel Festival,Bikaner (January) : Bikaner also known as the camel city comes alive with the brilliant color and music. The sloppy sand dunes display the exquisite Rajasthani culture and enchant many tourists all around the globe. The highlights of this fair are snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats and folk performers and the competitions of camels .
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