Festivals hold an unusual lure for the Rajasthanis
and they have any number of reasons to celebrate.
Pageantry is in the form of weddings or
rituals, or to promote trade. Each region
has their own form of Folk entertainment,
own Traditions, own dialect adding to the
Indian diversity. Pushkar Fair, Desert festival,
Elephant Festival and Camel festival are
internationally famous and are not to be
missed.
Desert Festival
(Jaisalmer, Jan.-Feb.) A unique three day
show on the sands, when the desert blooms
with the riotous colour of Rajasthan 's
desert heritage. The traditional dances
(famous Gair & Fire dances) backed by
high pitched music take the folk dances
and the audience on an Euphoric trip. The
turban tying competition & Mr. Desert
contest coupled with camel race & acrobatics
add a touch of excitement to the celebrations.
Nagaur Fair (Nagaur.
Jan.-Feb.) Essentially an animal fair is
one of the largest in the colmtry. The fair
is renowned for the trading in cows, bullocks,
camels & horses Mirchi Bazar is the
main attraction and wooden items, iron craft
& leather accessories are available
in plenty during the fair. As the Sun goes
down, a joyous atmosphere is created by
the folk musicians whose voices echo far
& wide across the tranquil desert sand.
Camel Festival
(Bikaner,January) A unique celebration highlighting
camel & cultural heritage of northern
Rajasthan. 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 dances & acrobatics.
(Nagaur.
Jan.-Feb.) Essentially an animal fair is
one of the largest in the colmtry. The fair
is renowned for the trading in cows, bullocks,
camels & horses Mirchi Bazar is the
main attraction and wooden items, iron craft
& leather accessories are available
in plenty during the fair. As the Sun goes
down, a joyous atmosphere is created by
the folk musicians whose voices echo far
& wide across the tranquil desert sand.
