In the month of Jan- Feb, the small quaint town of Naguar situated half way between Bikaner and Jodhpur stirs to life thronging of cattle, horses and camels accompanied by their colorfully turbaned owners...
In the month of Jan-Feb, a feeling of festivity engulfs the residents of Jaisalmer, for it is the time when the annual Desert Festival takes place. Musicians, dancers and performers from all over Rajasthan...
A religious festival with simple and traditional rituals, the Baneshwar fair is actually a merger of two fairs: one which used to be held in honour of Baneshwar Mahadev (Lord Shiva) and another fair which started after...
Held about a fortnight after Holi, Gangaur is an important local festival of Rajasthan which is celebrated with much gay and fervor in honor r of Gauri, a manifestation of goddess Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva...
Celebrated to welcome the advent of spring, the Mewar Festival celebrated only in Udaipur has a unique charm of its own. .Coinciding with the Gangaur festival, the Mewar festival is a visual feast with Rajasthani...
A spectacular event that is held every year at Jaipur, the Elephant Festival is one of its kind in India. Held at the Jaipur Chaugan Stadium, a day before Holi- the festival of colors, the caparisoned elephants put up a variety of...
The Urs are a commomerative celebration that are held during the first six days of Rajab (seventh month of the Islamic calendar) in the solemn memory of Khwaja Muin-nddin Chisti, a highly respected sufi saint...
The Summer Festival which is held in the month of June in the midst of the picturesque surroundings of Mount Abu showcases the unique travesty of the rich tribal life and culture of Rajasthan. This three day festival...
A festival celebrating the reunion of Shiva & Parvati, Teej celebrated on the third day of the moonlight fortnight of the Hindu Month of Shravan marks the advent of the monsoons. On this day swings are hung from trees and are...
The Marwar Festival is a unique festival of Rajasthan that is held every year to commemorate the brave deeds of their brave medieval heroes. Held at Jodhpur in the month of Ashwin (Sept-Oct) during the full...
Surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the fourth, the small picturesque town of Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair. One of the most popular and colorful fairs...
The Camel Festival organised by the Department of Tourism, Art & Culture, Rajasthan is a lively and colorful event. Held every year in the month of January, the otherwise quite desert city of Bikaner becomes alive in a riot of color as...