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Rajasthan gets 9 new trains, Jaipur world-class station Mamata Banerjee may have a been a little partial to her home state, Bengal, but Rajasthan also got a fair deal in her railway budget, getting nine new trains and the promise of converting Jaipur into a world-class station.

Senior SMS doctor dies on duty Dr Navnendra Mathur, head of the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at SMS Medical College, died after suffering a massive heart attack while on duty on Friday. He was 58.

Last date to submit forms extended The last date to submit admission forms of Rajasthan University has been extended again to July 6. This is the fifth time that deadline for form submission to all the faculties has been extended.

Mount Abu as an "eco-sensitive-zone" now Boating on Nakki Lake or enjoying the sunset at Mount Abu is set to become more joyful. The Union environment ministry has declared Mount Abu an "eco-sensitive zone".

Exchange your incandescent bulb with a CFL Exchange your incandescent bulb with a CFL for a nominal charge. That's the offer Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam is giving to its domestic connection holders, part of its energy saving projects.

Teej Festival, Jaipur
Friday, July 24, 2009
A festival to mark the advent of monsoon. Women dressed in bright colors 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.

Food Festival, Jaipur
Friday, July 24, 2009
Food Festival - Bante-e-dhaba - Food Festival at Raaj Baagh.
Location - Hawa Mahal Hotel, Civil Lines, Ajmer Road, Jaipur

Gogamedi Fair, Ganganagar
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Gogamedi Fair is an annual fair for selling village crop, livestock, and handicrafts, which is held in the Ganganagar district of Rajasthan.

There are also various singing and dancing events that are held in this fair. Gogamedi Fair is actually held in the commemoration of a regional hero known as Goga Veer (among Hindus) and Jahr Peer (among Muslims). Goga was a popular snake god, commonly known as Gogaji.

Kajli Teej, Bundi
Sunday, August 08, 2009
Kajli Teej, Bundi .Teej festival is celebrated all over the state with each region having its own unique touch. Kajli Teej of Bundi is different in several ways, while Teej is celebrated on the third day of the month of Shravana, in Bundi it is celebrated on the third day of the month of Bhadra.

The festival starts with the procession of goddess Teej in a decorated palanquin from the beautiful naval Sagar. It passes through the main bazaars and termintes at Azad Park. The procession has decorated elephants, camels, bands, performing artists and colourfully dressed people.

Ramdeora Fair, Jaisalmer
Sunday, August 29, 2009
Ramdeora Fair, Pokhran, Jaisalmer is attended by a large number of people from different parts of the country. The fair is held in order to pay homage to venerated Baba Ramdeo who holds a firm place in the belief of both Hindus and Muslims. This eleven day fair is attended by a large number of devotees and holds a lot of importance for the local inhabitants.

This is a good place for foreigners to come face to face with the local tradition, culture and religion. The women during this festival dance and display captivating performances, called Terahtal.