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Fairs And Festivals of Rajasthan
Baneshwar Fair | Brij Festival | Camel
Festival | Desert Festival
| Elephant Festival |
Gangaur Festival | Mewar Festival | Nagaur
Fair | Pushkar Fair |
Shekhawati Fair | Summer Festival |
Teej Festival | Urs Ajmer Sharif
Baneshwar Fair, Dungarpur:
A religious festival with simple and traditional rituals. This fair is the centre
of attraction of a large number of tribals from the neighbouring states of Madhya
Pradesh and Gujarat who join their brethren from Rajasthan in offering prayers to
Lord Shiva.
Baneshwar means the master of the delta and this name was given to the Shiva linga.
The Baneshwar fair is a five-day religious tribal fair held at a delta formed by
the rivers Som, Mahi and Jakham in the months of January-February....more on
Baneshwar Fair, Dungarpur
Brij Festival, Bharatpur:
The Brij Festival takes place a few days before Holi (the festival of colours) in
the month of February. The city of Bharatpur brightens up with the fervour of the
Brij Festival.
During this festival people or devotes of Lord Krishna gather at one particular
place and celebrate with lot of zeal and dedication. The festival is dedicated to
Lord Krishna and His beloved Radha....more on
Brij Festival, Bharatpur
Camel Festival, Bikaner:
Bikaner is the city of Rao Bikaji, the enterprising son of Rao Jodhaji of Marwar,
who charted out his own destiny. At Deshnok, he sought the blessing of Karni Devi,
a mystic. She prophesied his victory and consequently Bikaner was founded. It came
in to being in 1488 A.D.
Come January and your heart begins pounding with joy in the Desert City of Bikaner
where modern lifestyle has not even brushed off on its enduring tradition....more
on Camel Festival, Bikaner
Desert Festival, Jaisalmer:
Jaisalmer is an amazing desert city which was founded by the Rajput Bhatti Prince
Rawal Jaisal. Jaisal who felt vulnerable and was seeking a safe place came to Tricuta,
south of his cpital lodurva. Here, he sought counsel of the hermit Eesul who related
a compelling oracle. According to it, centuries ago, Lord Krishna had predicted
that a distant descendant of the lunar clan would rule from Tricuta....more on
Desert Festival, Jaisalmer
Elephant Festival, Jaipur:
The Elephant Festival is an inimitable event held annually in Jaipur. Groomed flawlessly,
rows of elephants do a catwalk before an enthralled audience liked best fashion
models to make this festival an amazing one.
The elephants move with poise in pageant, run races, play the regal game of polo,
and finally participate in the spring festival of Holi.It is festival time with
elephants typically celebrated one day before the Holi, Indian festival of colours....more
on Elephant Festival, Jaipur
Gangaur Festival, Jaipur:
Gangaur is one of the most important and widely celebrated traditional festivals
of Rajasthan. The word Gangaur is derived from two words Gan a synonym of Shiva
and Gauri his consort, Parvati.
A festival devoted to Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. Ishar & Gangaur
are the divine male and female ho embody marital love....more on
Gangaur Festival, Jaipur
Mewar Festival, Udaipur:
Mewar Festival is the festival of spring or Rituraj, king of seasons.
Udaipur with its tranquil lakes, surrounded by the breathtaking Aravalli hills,
narrow meandering roads and lanes is the ideal location for the festival.
Celebrated during the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April), the two day festivity
is marked by a joyous mood which pervades the environs of Udaipur....more on
Mewar Festival, Udaipur
Nagaur Fair, Nagaur:
A delightful gathering of men and beasts, brisk trading and keen competitions, in
a little town of lovable traditions.
The quaint town of Nagaur, one of the most picturesque of Rajput townships. Cordoned
in by massive ramparts, royal apartments, palatial houses and temples, it has to
be entered through towering gates....more on
Nagaur Fair, Nagaur
Pushkar Fair, Pushkar:
The world famous Pushkar fair is held in the sacred and peaceful town of Pushkar,
11 kms. north-west of Ajmer. It transforms in to a spectacular fair ground for twelve
days during the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov).
The famous Pushkar Fair is a great tourist attraction. People from around the globe
come to the ancient religious town of Pushkar which is transformed into a spectacular
fair ground in the month of Kartik. People bathe, worship and delight in the dazzling
wares of roadside stalls....more on
Pushkar Fair, Pushkar
Shekhawati Fair:
The Shekhawati Festival held on 10th and 11th February every year is organised jointly
by the State Department of Tourism, District administrations of Sikar, Jhunjhunu
and Churu. Shekhawati, already famous for its frescoes, is fast becoming a rural
tourism destination too. Travelling on horse back, the tourists get a closer view
of the countryside and the people.
And they return with an indelible imprint of not only the friendliness of the people
but also of the agricultural revolution sweeping the villages...more on Shekhawati Fair, Shekhawati
Summer Festival, Mount Abu:
Mt. Abu the only hill station in Rajasthan, situated in the sylvan setting of
verdant forests. Abu, according to legend, stands for the Son of Himalaya, deriving
its name from Arbuda, the powerful serpent who rescued Nandi, the sacred bull of
Lord Shiva, from a chasm.
It is also believed that this was a retreat for the famous sage Vashistha. He performed
a fire sacrifice to regenerate the human race and form it were born the Chauhans,
a clan of warriors....more on Summer
Festival, Mount Abu
Teej Festival, jaipur:
Teej festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion by the women in India.
Since Teej fall at the outbreak of the monsoons, it is also popularly known as the
'Sawan Festival'. Festival of Teej is dedicated to the divine couple - Lord Shiva
and Goddess Parvati. Though Teej is celebrated at various places in India and abroad,
major Teej celebrations takes place in the highly cultural city of Jaipur. Here
day-long processions and celebrations create a vivid atmosphere....more on
Teej Festival, Jaipur
Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer:
Festivals in Ajmer are an expression of the joyful spirit in this rustic land that
was once a strategically important political bastion. Enjoy the bright festivities
of the holy Urs that infuse fresh life into the town for six days, once every year.
The festival is celebrated to commemorate the memory of the great Sufi Saint Hazrat
Moinuddin Chishti.
The festival exhibits a wonderful amalgamation of culture that trace their roots
to the Rathores of Jodhpur, Mughals and the rulers of the Delhi Sultanate....more
on Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer
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