Enjoy The Colorful Fairs And Festivals Of Rajasthan

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The Rajasthan, the royal land of brave Rajputs, is undoubtedly one of the most vibrant states of India. The spectacular fairs and festivals of Rajasthan add to the glory of the state. Marked with extravaganza of fun and frolic, these colorful fairs and festivals are a time when people rejoice in ecstasy. Visiting the state of Rajasthan during these festival times offers the most memorable experience. Visitors may enjoy the exotic cultural enigma of Rajasthan in the festivities.

The barren land of the state turns out to be lively with celebrations during these festivals. The festive season marks the religious occasion, harvest or a change of season. Festive fervor paints the life of local people with colors of joyous and happiness. Every festival is a kaleidoscope to the vibrant culture of a royal state.

There are many exotic Rajasthan Fairs and Festivals that will enchant you with their vibrancy and colorful celebrations. The fairs and festivals are marked with excitement and rituals, which is observed throughout the year across this sprawling State. The festivities are usually tagged with folk dances accompanied ...
... by music played on a variety of locally made instruments. The Participants are dressed up in their traditional colorful finery whole heartedly partaking in these events is a visual delight. The color, rhythm and melody of the festivals place Rajasthan into the world tourist map. These Vigorous and animated festivals afford people with the chance to decorate their homes, buy new clothes, visit relatives and friends and take out some time from their busy life to unite together in the pomp and show of festivities.

Some of the famous Rajasthan fairs and festivals are:

Camel festival Bikaner: The Bikaner is the only city which has emerged as an oasis in the desert. This city is full of wonders and various breathtaking things to behold which comprises of colored sandstone turrets, arched windows, balconies and cupolas that are added astonishing beauty by wonderful sights of sand dunes from the undying or endless magnificence of vast desert.Camel festival at Bikaner is celebrated with the prosperous beginning of the year. Vivacious colors, lively music and decorated camels are the catch of the festival. All these things are followed by certain other events amusing the people.

The Pushkar Fair: It is the annual five-ten days camel and livestock fair, held in Pushkar town in Rajasthan, India. It is one of the world's largest camel fairs that involves buying and selling of livestocks at one place. At present it has become an important tourist attraction in India. The highlights of this fair consist some interesting competitions and events such as the matka phod, longest moustache, bridal competition and exhibition cricket match between the local Pushkar club and the team of random foreign tourists etc that attract international and domestic tourists alike.

Urs Ajmer Sharif: Urs Festival has an important place in the festival calendar of Rajasthan. It is celebrated with great gaiety and fervor by the Muslim pilgrims at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. Urs is held every year in the memory of Saint Khawaja Moinddin Chisti, a well wisher and helper of needy people.

Gangaur: This is an important festival of the state. Held in the month of spring, the festival is celebrated all over Rajasthan. Dedicated to Goddess Gauri (Consort of Lord Shiva), the festival is a time to enjoy for the locals. Highlights of the fair include the colorful boat race, stage show of folklore and beautifully attired women who carefully balance multiple brass pitchers on their head.

Desert festival Jaisalmer : The main attraction of the desert festival of Jaisalmer is its various folk dances and songs. This festival is celebrated in the month of February; it brings new life to the people full of excitement and enthusiasm.

Best known for its round the year festivities, Rajasthan fairs and festivals are truly exhilarating and the state is bustling with people at the time of the festivals and fairs, festivals like the Brig festival, Desert festival, Gangaur festival, Mewar festival, Teej festivel and fairs like Pushkar fair, Dusshera fair and Urs fair are celebrated and witnessed by the natives of this place along with thousands of travelers that come to take a glimpse of this Festive place of grandeur.

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