Rejoice with the Vibrant Festivals in Rajasthan

Festivals are an inseparable part of any place. Reflecting its rich cultural heritage, the festivals of Rajasthan are a prime lure to tourists. The state celebrates many fairs and festivals that showcase the myriad of culture to the visitors. Festivals of Rajasthan bring enthusiasm to the lives of the people.

With Rajasthan festival tour, you can enjoy the following festivals:

Desert Festival

This vibrant festival at Jaisalmer acts like a sonnet to the rich heritage of Rajasthan. Organized over three days in the months of January or February, the festival holds tourists' attention. Counted among the popular Rajasthan festivals, it includes folk dances, camel races and musical performances. There are a number of fun-filled competitions as well. These include turban tying competition and moustache competition. It is a good occasion to see the richness of cultural activities of the royal land.

Mewar Festival

Held in Udaipur, the Mewar festival takes place in March or April. The traditionally attired women wind their way towards Lake Pichola. The procession of women carrying an image of the Goddess Gauri fascinates every onlooker. The procession is followed by dances, songs and other such festivities. Mewar festival Udaipur concludes with an imposing fireworks display.

Camel Fair

If you wish to witness the thriving art and culture of the place, then head to Camel fair in Puskhar. This five-day camel fair in the small town showcases the rich heritage of the place. The fair is held in October or November. Many people visit Pushkar to take a dip in the holy water of the Pushkar Lake. The activities at the fair include selling and buying cattle, various colourful competitions and lots more.

Gangaur Festival

This holy festival is among the few events, which are celebrated throughout the state. Dedicated to Mata Gauri (Parvati), the spouse of Lord Shiva, this event occurs in Chaitra (Hindu month) July or August. Especially women celebrate the event with great enthusiasm. Another feature of the event includes the exclusive dance performances.

Elephant Festival

Celebrated during March, the Elephant Festival in Jaipur offers you to enjoy the spectacular sight of decorated elephants. This festival is one of its kind that draws huge number of spectators. Elephant processions, polo, races and playing Holi by sitting on the camels' back make this event more interesting for onlookers.

Urs Festival

Held at Ajmer, the festival commemorates Khwaja's symbolic union with God. This sacred festival is celebrated every year on the tomb of the Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. The Dargah Sharif in Ajmer is the site where the mortal of the Saint Remains lie buried. It is the spot of the largest Muslim Fair in India.

Festivals in Rajasthan showcase the cultural festivity of the place. Gangaur Festival Jaipur is a religious event, which is especially celebrated by women.

Jaipur Festivals-Unifying People to Indulge in Cultural Festivities

Jaipur, the “Pink City” hosts various colourful events, which add popularity to Jaipur tourism. Being a part of the royal state of Rajasthan, the city boasts of its rich cultural heritage. This has gifted the city with a number of vibrant events. Tourists specially embark on Rajasthan festival tour to experience the festivity.

Some of the most famous festivals of Jaipur include:

Teej

Celebrated with great enthusiasm, Teej is a wonderful occasion, dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Parvati. On the occasion, married women pray to God for a long and blissful marital life. Though celebrations for this colourful events are held throughout the state, yet the occasion holds a  great importance in the city. Visit Jaipur to witness a procession that proceeds through the heart of the old city. Women attire themselves in their best clothing and enjoy spending time in groups at swings that are especially erected for this occasion.

The Elephant Festival

It is celebrated on Holi where all elephants are decorated with jewellery, garlands and gulal or coloured powder. Female elephants wear gorgeous anklets and their owners boastfully display the talents of their elephants to the public. Dances, elephant polo and tug-of-war games between the elephants are the highlights of this Jaipur festival. At last, the splendidly adorned elephants and their owners win prizes.

The International Kite Festival

The event marks the festivity of Makar Sankranti. It is an Indian event, which gladly receives the arrival of the spring. It is the biggest occasion that brings all family members, old and young.Sankranti. On the three-day event, the sky gets filled with the colourful kites, which you can experience with Jaipur trip. 

It starts on the day of Sankranti at the Jaipur Polo Ground where Indian Air Force helicopters release kites in the sky and children release balloons from the ground. A kite flying competition is also organized where participators strive for their kites’ design. On the last day, the kite fight is held and the winner is awarded.

The Jaipur Literature Festival

It is an annual literary event, began in 2006. The small ethnic Hotel Diggi Palace serves as the venue and beckons over 30,000 literary lovers to embark on Jaipur tour. In 2006, it started as a part of the Jaipur Heritage International Festival and then it became an independent event in 2008. Since then, it has been celebrated with great interest.

Jaipur Festivals are known for the enthusiasm, the fervour and the passion, they are celebrated with. Enjoy a great spectacle of the Elephant festival in Jaipur, which is among the popular festivals of Rajasthan.