Fair
& Festivals
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.
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