Rajasthan Fairs and Festivals

At frequent intervals, the rough terrain of Rajasthan is brought to life by the revelry of colors and joyous celebrations. The people, in their vibrant local costumes, use the occasion of fairs and festivals to gather with festive zeal, forgetting their tough lives for the time being.

Seasons are heralded with festive unrestraint, where cattle marts turn into an enthralling fair. While some traditional fairs and festivals trace their origins to myths, others celebrate local folk heroes, the king or saint and village deities. Religious and conventional festivals, such as Makar Sakranti, Holi (the festival of colors), Deepavali (the festival of lights), Urs and many such others, are celebrated with traditional fervor, gaiety and robust enthusiasm. Festivals featuring elephant and camel sporting, traditional dancing, singing and folk music such as Jaisalmer's Desert Festival are specially organized for the visitors. It is also heartening that many of the most important celebrations fall in the tourist season (the cool months between November and March).

No visit to the royal state of Rajasthan can be called complete without attending one of the fairs or special festivals. These festivals give an incredible insight into the Rajasthani life. The dances and music of Rajasthan are exciting, hypnotic & compelling. Indeed, if you get an opportunity to coincide with a local Rajasthani festival, it may well prove to be the highlight of your trip.

Camel Fair of Bikaner, Desert festival of Jaisalmer, Gangaur Festival, Teej Festival are some of the famous festivals of Rajasthan.

Calendar of Fairs and Festivals in Rajasthan