Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan

Fairs and Festivals lend colour and gaiety to life. Rajasthan is marked by plethora of such big and small events.

The Desert Land becomes lively with the colours of joyous celebrations of these fairs and festivals. Rajasthan celebrates every religious occasion, every harvest and every change in the cycle of the seasons.

Some of the major fairs and festivals of rajasthan are discussed below:

Nagaur Fair - Nagaur

Time – Between January and February

The small town Nagaur sirs to life during the Nagaur Fair. One can participate in several local sports held at this animal fair.

Desert Festival - Jaisalmer

Time - Full Moon of February

The popular three-day festival attracts the much traveled tourist also. Camel polo, camel races are the major attractions.

Baneshwar Fair- Baneshwar

Time – Between January and February

The religious festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva. A number of tribals from the nearby states come here.

Gangaur - All over Rajasthan

Time - Between March and April

the local festival of rajasthan is dedicated Goddess Parvati. Womenfolk dress up and offer prayers for their husband's well-being.

Mewar Festival - Udaipur

Time – Between March and April

This festival celebrates the beginning of the spring season followed by processions, songs, dance and fireworks.

Elephant Festival - Jaipur

Time – Between March and April

The festival is organized to celebrate Holi. Elephants in their colourful attires can be seen playing with colours.

Urs Ajmer Sharif - Ajmer

Time - Set According To The Lunar Calendar

the festival is held in the memory of the Great Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti. Pilgrims offer prayers at the shrine and seek the blessings of the saint. Organized programmes add to the festivities.

Summer Festival – Mount Abu

Time – June

Organized every year in June. The tourists enjoy themselves at the only hill station of Rajasthan.

Teej - Jaipur

Time – Between July and August

Essentially a festival for womenfolk it marks the arrival of monsoon.

Marwar Festival - Jodhpur

Time – October

The festival is dedicated to the dance and music of the Marwar region.

Pushkar Fair - Pushkar

Time - Between October and November

Pushkar is not only a significant pilgrimage but the venue of Pushkar cattle fair also. The largest participation of people is observed in the largest cattle fair of the country.

Camel Festival,Bikaner

Time – January

The lively festival organized by the Department of Tourism, Art & Culture, Rajasthan. Unusual folk performances and camel races are the major attractions of this event.