Fairs & Festivals of Rajasthan

RajasthanFairs and Festivals of Rajasthan

Nagaur Fair ( January-February ) >> Nagaur

The cattle fair here is reputed as the second largest in Rajasthan and offers some of the best sight of Rajasthan. The fair attracts visitors from all corners of the world for the trading in cows, camels and horses. Various games are organized during this four day festival that include tug-of-war, camel races, cock fights and countless others. It offers tourist a memorable extravaganza of fun and frolic. As the sun goes down, the folk musicians, whose voices echo far and wide across the tranquil desert land, create a joyous atmosphere.

Pushkar Fair ( October-November ) >> Pushkar

It offers a breathtaking spectacle of fun and frolic. During the fair, the otherwise quiet changes its color and becomes a happening place. The fair attracts a number of cattle breeders from across the world. They bring a large number of cattle of various breeds to be paraded and sold here. The fair also attracts a large number of villagers from different parts of the state who come here to enjoy the peaks of festivity and fun. A number of makeshift tents offering exquisite handcrafted items and other specialties of Rajasthan add to its attraction.

Desert Festival ( January-February ) >> Jaisalmer

One of the most popular of all festivals it is a journey into the heart of the desert, the golden city of Jaisalmer that has a charm of its own. A true show on the sands which attracts even the much traveled visitor.

Gangaur ( March-April ) >> Jaipur

A festival devoted to Godess Parvati, the consort of Lord  Shiva. It is a time for young girls to dress up in their  finery and pray for grooms of their choice while the married women pray for the well-being of their husbands. This 18-day festival is laced with various activities and culminates in a grand procesion marking the arrival of Lord Shiva to escort his bride home.

Mewar Festival ( March-April ) >> Udaipur

A festival to welcome the spring season. There is song, dance, processions, devotional music and fireworks where almost everybody participates.

Urs Fair >> Ajmer

Held in the memory of the revered Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti, it is an occasion for thousands of believers to congregate at the shrine and offer their prayers. All of Ajmer seems to take on a festive air and several programmes are organized to mark the festivals.

Baneshwar Fair ( February ) >> Dungarpur

Baneshwar Fair holds a significant importance among the tribal of Rajasthan. It offers a unique and much awaited opportunity to the rural mass to take a break from their routine and enjoy the various colors of the festival. The fair starts with a ceremony in which saffron is applied to the Shiva Linga in the temple of Baneshwar Mahadev.

Teej ( July-August ) >> Jaipur

A festival to mark the advent of monsoon. Processions, women dressed in bright colours and a lot of merriment prevails during Teej. Essentially a women’s festival, it is interesting to watch them enjoying in groups and at various bazaars where they turn up to shop in all their finery.

Summer Festival ( June ) >> Mount Abu

Organized in the hill station of Rajasthan, this is the coldest place at this time of the year. folk dances and general atmosphere of gaiety prevails in this tiny ill resort.

Calendar Of Festivals 2003-2006

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