Festivals of Rajasthan

The festivals of Rajasthan present the true pictures of its multihued lifestyle, culture and traditions. The Desert Festival in Jaisalmer, which features camel races, beauty contests, dance, music, puppet shows and moustache competitions. Ghangaur Festival in Jaipur is a festival for maidens and married and is dedicated to 'Gauri', a manifestation of Goddess Parvati. In Mewar Festival, the Ranas of Udaipur commemorate their long line of rulers with dance and music. The three-day Summer Festival is a colourful feast of classical and folk music and also showcases the tribal life of the state.

Fairs in Rajasthan

Fairs in Rajasthan bring with them the true essence of Rajasthan and the Thar. The focal point at the time of Kartik Purnima in the state is Pushkar Camel Fair, the largest animal fair in the world. It is an event in which thousands of people bring camels, horses and bullocks for sale. Camel races and other sports are also organised. Urs Fair also got a significance of its own for the town of Ajmer, where the Dargah of great 'Sufi' saint Sheikh Moinnuddin Chisti is situated. Each year, devotees of all sects and faiths come here to seek the saint's blessings for fulfillment of their wishes. Other fairs such as Nagaur Fair in Nagaur, Camel Festival in Jodhpur, Baneshwar Fair in Dungarpur and Banganga Fair near Bairath also flock up large number of enthusiasts every year.