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Baneshwar Fair
(Baneshwar Dungarpur,Jan.-Feb.) A religious
festival with simple & traditional rituals.
Quaint rhythms conjure up the tribal cultural
identity of the Bhils of Rajasthan, Gujarat
& M.P. Baneshwar means the master of the
delta and this name was given to the Shiva
linga. The Beneshwar fair is held at a small
delta formed by the river Som & Mahi &
prayers are offered toLord Shiva locally named
as Baneshwar.
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Elephant
Festival 
(Jaipur,
March) A magnificent spectactle, it unveils
the majesty and grandeur of elephants celebrated
around Holi. The Mahavats or owners proudly
decorate their elephants with bright colours,
jhool., (saddle cloth) and heavy jewellary.
A royal procession of decorated elephants,
a match of elephant polo, an elephant race
and playing Holi on elephants are main events.
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Brij Festival
(Bharatpur, March) Held on the eve of Holi
in honour of Lord Krishna, this festival is
marked by verve & east Villagers, in gay,
multitude attire can be seen singing and performing
the Raslila dance the immortal love story
of Radha & Krishna.
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Gangaur
Festival
(Jaipur, MarchApril) A festival devoted to
Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva.
Ishar & Gangaur are the divine male and
female ho embody marital love. Dedicated to
goddess Gauri (Parvati), the festival commences
on Holi/ Young girls pray for ;rooms of their
choice while married women seek a long life
for their husbands. rhe ladies decorate their
hands and feet )y drawing designs with Mehendi
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