Rajasthan Fairs Festivals

The Rajasthani’s love for colour and joyous celebrations is proved by the elaborate rituals and the gay abandon with which he surrenders himself to the numerous fairs and festivals of the region. In addition to the festivals celebrated by the Hindus, Muslims and others,there are also the traditional fairs.

There are animal fairs,there are religious fairs and there are fairs to mark the changing seasons. Infact,celebrations occur almost round the year and are a splendid opportunity for the visitor to gain an insight into the life of the Rajasthani. Other than the traditional fairs, recently established festivals which involve elephants, camel races, dance and music have been specially organised for the tourists. Among the better known fairs of Rajasthan are:

» Banganga Fair » Baneshwar Fair » Brij Festival » Camel Festival » Chandrabhaga Fair » Desert Festival » Elephant Festival » Ganesh Chaturthi » Gangaur Festival » Gogaji Fair » Jambheswar Fair

» Kailadevi Fair » Kajli Teej » Kapil Muni Fair » Karni Mata Fair » Khatu Shyamji Fair » Khetlaji Fair » Kite Festival » Kota Dussehra » Mahavir Ji Fair » Mallinath Fair » Marwar Festival

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