A Lady Performing On a Camel Back during Desert Festival in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
The Desert Festival – An extravaganza of color, music and festivity is held in the desert city Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. Its held every year during the Hindu month of Magh (February).
The city of Jaisalmer parades its charms to the world every year during this desert festival. It has, on display, some of the most fondly preserved components of Rajasthan’s rich culture. Added to this is the warmth and cheerfulness of the people of the Rajasthan who welcomes the tourist from the depth of their heart.
Sight Seeing at Desert Festival
There are various moments you can capture during this festival. You can film the site of a turbaned , handsome man with long mustaches and the flowing beard set in the backdrop of the romantic golden sands. You can watch spirited villagers participating in the festival, attired in their colorful best, astride their gaily caparisoned camels.
Swing to the high pitched musical instruments which echo in the vast expanse of the tranquil desert. You can even tap your feet to peppy folk music.
The spectacular gair dancers of barmer and the fire dancers are great crowed puller too.
Tourists, Locals and Polo Sportperson playing Polo on Camels in Desert Festival in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Special Event During Desert Festival – Mustache Competition
The excitement heightens as the Maru-Shri(Mr. Desert) competition and the turban-tying contest get underway.
In the turban-tying competition and tug of war, Indian competes with Foreigners which adds to the fun of the festival.
An interesting event of the festival is ‘Mustache Mustache‘. In this competition the prize is given to the man with the longest mustache.
An interesting point to keep in mind is that in the Rajasthan turning mustaches upwards signifies honor while dropping mustache indicate surrender.
There are other events as Camel race and polo on camel back to keep the tourists and locals involved in this festival.
The grand finale is a trip to the Sam sand dunes on the moonlight night, where one can also experience the pleasure of a camel ride. The folk artistes performing on the sand dunes take the enhancement to its crescendo.
Arrangement for Staying in Desert Festival
The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation puts up a Tourist Village during the fair. Loading and boarding facilities are provides in deluxe tents and huts.
There are also large number of luxury, moderate and budget hotels for a comfortable stay.
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