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Rajasthan is, no doubt, synonymous with celebrations. Because countless fairs and festivals packed with fun, frolic, enthusiasm, excitement, gaity, rituals are observed twelve months of the year accross this glorious state. And that is the reason why Rajasthan is called a colorful state. The Festivities are usually marked by folk-dances accompained by music played on the locally made instruments. Participants costumed in their traditonal finery and whole heartedly partaking in these events are a visual delight. Old and the young alike are witnessed fully immersed on these occasions. The festival assuredly extend you an opportunity to mingle with local folks and acquaint with various aspects of their cultural life. It will be indeed an irresistible and captivating experience that will tempt you to make repeat visits to this resplendent terrain.
CAMEL
FESTIVAL The Camel Festival begins with a colourful procession of bedecked camels against the red sandstone backdrop of the Junagarh Fort, the festivity advances to the open sand-spreads of the grounds, followed by the best breed competition, the tug-of- war contest, camel dance and acrobatics, etc. The camels display amazing footwork, dancing gracefully to the slightest direction of their trainers. Bridal bridles, bejewelled necks, jingling anklets and long, lanky camel shadows on dusky sands cast a magical spell. Hundreds of tourists and thousands of locals and dignitaries revel in this man-and-animal affair. The evenings close with a different tenor and tempo altogether a traditional rendezvous of renowned artistes of Rajasthan and the local folk performers. The jubilant skirt-swirling dancers, the awe inspiring fire dance, and the dazzling fireworks light up the fortified desert city of Bikaner.
The
sleepy town of nagaur stirs to life at its annual cattle fair-one of the largest
in the countrty. Thousands of camels, bullocks and horses are offered for sale.
Cocks and bull-fights are added attractions.
A perfect 3-day show on the sands, when the desert blooms with the riotous colour of Rajasthan's heritage.The biggest draw however lies in the camel race, accronaticvs and camel dance.
Ishar and Gangaur are the mythic man and wife who embody marital love. Dedicated to Goddess Gauri (Parvati), the festival commences on Holi. Young girls pray for grooms of their choice while married women seek a long life for their husbands. Primarily a festival for women, the celebrations include flower plucking and drawing water from wells. All this the women do while chanting hymns to the Goddess. Festivities continue for 18 days culminating with the arrival of Lord Shiva to escort his bride home. A grand procession, with the idol of Gauri in a palanquin, caparisoned elephants, camels, horses, dancers, drummers and joyous children, goes through the city streets.
A magnificent spectacle, it unveils the majesty and grandeur of elphants. The festival is celebrated around Holi. Royal procession of fifty decorated elephants, elephant polo, elephant race and playing Holi on elephants are main events.
Excitement, faiety and a keen sense of competition fill the air as the long journey to pushkar begins. Spirited columns of people with camels, horses, bullock-carts, cars and jeeps head for pushkar soon after Diwali. The fair offers a matchless opportunity to trade in cattle and leather goods. Womenfolk shop for bangles, clothes, utensils and sundry household items.
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A
lively and colourful event, the Camel Festival is organised by the Department
of Tourism,
The
Mewar Festival is celebrated to welcome the advent of spring. It coincides with
the festival of Gangaur in Udaipur, and has a unique charm about it.
Teej
marks the advent of monsoon. It is celebrated on the third day of the bright lunar
half of the month of Shravan according to the Hindu calendar. Goddess Parvati
is invoked to bless her suppliants with conjugal harmony. Another festival dedicated
to women and to mark the advent of Monsoon. procession, women dressed in bright
colors and a lot of merriment prevails during Teej. It is interesting to watch
theme enjoying in groups and at various bazaars, social celebrations with folk
music and dances.
Fairs
in Rajasthan are mythological in nature relating to Gods and Goddesses. They are
even celebrated to commemorate the brave deeds of medival heroes. The Marwar Festival,
held in memory of the heroes of Rajasthan is one such example. The Symbolic March
The Serpent Dance The festival is celebrated in the Hindu month of Ashwin (Sept-Oct)
in Jodhpur, the former capital of Marwar Province. 
The
Dussehra Festival mela is held in Kota, every year in the Hindu month of Ashvin
(Sept-Oct). The festival of Dussehra is celebrated with fervour not only in Kota
but throughout India in myriad ways. It marks the victory of Lord Rama over the
Demon King Ravana. This fiery battle between the good and the evil lasted ten
days. The theatrical enactment of this dramatic encounter are held throughout
the nation in which both children and elders participate. Dance 'n' Festivity
Daring Debuts A major attraction for the children, in these enactments, are the
Vanar Senas or the monkey forces, headed by the monkey God Hanuman. The air resounds
with slogans in praise of Lord Rama. Huge effigies of the vanquished Ravana along
with his brother Kumbhkarana and his son Meghnath, made of paper & bamboo and
stuffed with crackers are set alight. Legend has it that Ravana had ten heads.
So the effigies of Ravana had ten heads. These colorful effigies are a photographers
delight. The worship of weapons during this festival was essential for the martial
Rajput race. Festivities and the cattle fair commence from the day after the effigy
of the Ravana is burnt. 
Jhalawar
or the Land of the 'Jhalas', is situated on the banks of the holy river Chandrabhaga.
A three day long fair is celebrated every year in the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov)
when an air of celebration pervades the whole area. Chandrawati, located on the
river bank is considered the most sacred spot by the devotees. Religious Event
Humble Devotion Thousands gather on the full moon night of Kartik Purnima to take
a holy dip in the river. A big cattle fair which blends religion with commerce
is held here. Livestock include Cows, Buffaloes, Camels and Bullocks. The fair
provides ample opportunity to the tourist to acquaint themselves with the people
of this region, their culture and traditions. 
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