Rajasthan,
is a colourful desert. The unconvincing Thar Desert and with it all the barren
land of Rajasthan has much to offer through the plethora of celebrations. Festivals
and fairs, music and dances, turns the land to a creative fertile basin. Season
heralded with a festive fervour and cattle marts turn into delightful fairs.
Festivals hold an unusual lure for the Rajasthanis and they have any number
of reasons to celebrate. Pageantry is in the form of weddings or rituals, or
to promote trade. Each region has their own form of Folk entertainment, own
Traditions, own dialect adding to the Indian diversity. Pushkar Fair, Desert
festival, Elephant Festival and Camel festival are internationally famous and
are not to be missed.
These festivals born out of age-old traditions, adorns the golden land and unveils
the best with vulnerable colours. Colours that are alive and unrestricted, and
unifies each soul who visits this magic land. There's a rhythm, there's a jest,
a passion, a spirit of romance, a valour, a feel of being one with the blonde
landscape. This spirit of celebration is like Desert Rains, hidden in the Aravalli
bosom, unfolding its feather with each festival.
Camel Festival
(Bikaner, January) A unique celebration highlighting camel & cultural heritage
of northern Rajasthan. The camel festival begins with a colourful procession
of bedecked camels against the red sandstone backdrop of the Junagarh fort,
the festivity advances to the open sand spreads of the grounds, followed by
the best breed competition, the tug of war contest, camel dances & acrobatics.
The camels dance gracefully to the slightest direction of their trainers their
bejeweled necks, jingling anklets cast a magical spell.Glorious Gorbandh dance,
local folk performs and dazzling fireworks offer a different tenor & tempo
altogether.
Nagaur Fair
(Nagaur. Jan.-Feb.) Essentially an animal fair is one of the largest in the
colmtry. The fair is renowned for the trading in cows, bullocks, camels &
horses Mirchi Bazar is the main attraction and wooden items, iron craft &
leather accessories are available in plenty during the fair. As the Sun goes
down, a joyous atmosphere is created by the folk musicians whose voices echo
far & wide across the tranquil desert sand. Nagaur is well connected to
the mal or tourist centers of Rajasthan. The nearest airport is Jodhpur (135
Km.).
Desert
Festival
(Jaisalmer, Jan.-Feb.) A unique three day show on the sands, when the desert
blooms with the riotous colour of Rajasthan 's desert heritage. The traditional
dances (famous Gair & Fire dances) backed by high pitched music take the
folk dances and the audience on an Euphoric trip. The turban tying competition
& Mr. Desert contest coupled with camel race & acrobatics add a touch
of excitement to the celebrations. One can enjoy the pleasure of a camel ride
to the sand dances and view musicians & dancers performing.
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. The fair resounds with the gaeity of traditional
folk songs, folk dances, Raslila, animal show, magic shows acrobatic feats.
Adding to the excitement are me joy ride." on merygo rounds & swings.
Rajasthan,
is a colourful desert. The unconvincing Thar Desert and with it all the barren
land of Rajasthan has much to offer through the plethora of celebrations. Festivals
and fairs, music and dances, turns the land to a creative fertile basin. Season
heralded with a festive fervour and cattle marts turn into delightful fairs.
Desert
Festival