Welcome to the Royal Land of Rajasthan. The colorful land of Rajasthan has always been fascinating the people across the world with its captivating scenic beauty and serene ambience. As a corollary, the state becomes resplendent with celebrations of its fairs and festivals with great fervor and gaiety. Rajasthan has an endless list of fairs and festivals including all the major occasions like Desert Festival,Jaisalmer,Mewar Festival, Elephant Festival, Camel Fair in Rajasthan,Teej Festival,Pushkar Fair and religious fairs in Rajasthan. Map India Tours provides travel information on Rajasthan, the wild deserted land of India. Travel to Rajasthan by Palace on Wheels, stay in Rajasthan Heritage Hotels, and experience the royal life of a Maharajas. Vivid culture, stunning palaces, camel, elephant & desert safari, numerous fairs & festivals are a part of Rajasthan.

FAIR & FESTIVAL CALENDAR OF RAJASTHAN 2004-2005 A.D.

S.No.	Fairs & Festivals	Tithi	2004 A.D.	2005 A.D.	2006 A.D.
1.	Came Festival, Bikaner	Paush Shukla 14-15	6-7 Jan.	24-25 Jan	13-14 Jan.
2.	Nagaur Fair, Nagaur	Magh - S 7-10	28-31 Jan	15-18 Feb.	4-7 Feb.
3.	Desert Festival, Jaisalmer	Magh - S 13-15	4-6 Feb.	21-23 Feb.	10-12 Feb.
4.	Beneshwar Fair, Dungarpur	Magh - S 11-15	1-5 Feb.	19-23 Feb.	8-12 Feb.
5.	Elephant Festival, Jaipur	Phalgun - S 15	6 March	25 March	14 March
6.	Gangaur Fair, Jaipur	Chaitra - S 3-4	23-24 March	11-12 April	1-2 April
7.	Mewar Festival, Udaipur	Chaitra - S 3-4	23-24 March	11-12 April	1-2 April
8.	Kaila Devi Fair, Karauli	Chaitra - K 12	18 March	6 April	26 March
9.	Mahaveer Ji Fair, Mahaveer Ji	Chaitra - S 9-15	30 Mar. - 5 Apr.	18-24 April	7-13 April
10.	Summer Festivals, Mount Abu	Fixed Dates	2-4 May	21-23 May	11-13 May
11.	Teej Festival, Jaipur	Shrawan - S 3 - 4	19-20 Aug.	8-9 Aug.	28-29 Aug.
12.	Kajli Teej, Bundi	Bhadra - K 2-3	31 Aug. - 1 Sept.	20-21 Aug.	11-12 Aug.
13.	Ramdevra Fair, Jaisalmer	Bhadra - S 9 - 10	22-23 Sept.	12-13 Sept.	2-3 Sept.
14.	Marwar Festival, Jodhpur	Ashvin - S 14-15	26-27 Oct.	16-17 Oct.	6-7 Oct.
15.	Dussehra Fair, Kota	Ashvin - S 8-10	20-22 Oct.	10-12 Oct.	30 Sept. - 2 Oct.
16.	Pushkar Fair, Pushkar	Kartik - S 15	18-26 Nov.	8-15 Nov.	29 Oct. - 5 Nov.
17.	Chandrabhaga Fair, Jhalawar	Kartik-S 14/Magh K1	25-27 Nov.	14-16 Nov.	4-6 Nov.
18.	Kolayat Fair, Bikaner	Kartik-S 11/Magh K5	22 Nov. - 1 Dec.	12-21 Nov.	1-19 Nov.

Numerous fairs and festivals of Rajasthan that dot the calendar in Rajasthan make it a happening place throughout the year. The people of Rajasthan celebrate every festival with tremendous amount of zeal and enthusiasm. In addition to the colorful festivals, there are also traditional fairs including camel fair, religious fairs in Rajasthan and fair that mark the changing season. These fairs of Rajasthan provide a perfect opportunity to take a glimpse of the local lifestyle and shop for handcrafted items in Rajasthan.

Major Fairs & Festivals of Rajasthan

Desert Festival, Jaisalmer
Every year during the Desert Festival in Rajasthan, the barren land around Jaisalmer comes alive with the beats of traditional musical instruments, songs, colors and remarkable enthusiasm. The festival of Rajasthan displays the best of traditional Rajasthani folk culture that will leave you mesmerized. This usual fair in Rajasthan attractions include the breathtaking performances by the skilled jugglers and snake charmers. But the major attractions of the fair remain the camel acrobatics, camel races and d�cor, camel polo, tug of war and countless other such events.

Mewar Festival
Dedicate to the Goddess Gauri (Parvati), Mewar Festival in Rajasthan offers the best of Rajasthani culture. This festival in Rajasthan is celebrated to welcome the spring season with various rituals and fireworks. The grand climax is seen when group of women dressed in rainbow hues of scarlet, yellow, green and purple carry images to the Gangaur Ghat of lake Pichola and a stately boat procession starts from the Lake Palace.

Elephant Festival, Jaipur Elephant Festival, Jaipur
Held every year around the colorful festival of Holi, Elephant Festival in Rajasthan unveils the majesty and grandeur of camels. The major attractions of the festival include a royal procession of sixty elephants in their best finery, a match of elephant polo, an elephant race and playing Holi on mammals. It will surely be a time to cherish for a long time to come.

Camel Fair, Bikaner
The Camel Fair in Rajasthan is popular in Bikaner and is held in January. The "ship of the desert", the camel, is adorned with colorful saddles, anklets and necklaces. A procession is carried out displaying the camels, while the camel owners hold their heads up in pride. Contests and shows are a part of the celebrations. The crowds cheer as the tug-of-war contests, the camel races and the camel dancing competitions are held.

Teej Festival, Jaipur
Held in Jaipur, the Teej Festival of Rajasthan commemorated the union of Goddess Parvati with Lord Shiva. As the desert scorches with the hot summer sun, everyone waits impatiently for the advent of the monsoons. Teej marks the arrival of the long awaited rains and is the festival of swings. Swings are decorated with flowers and young girls sing merry songs. The Teej idol is adorned and worshipped.

Pushkar Fair, Pushkar
The world famous Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan is a hit event among the tourists from across the world. The fair of Pushkar is held every year during the month of Kartik Purnima and countless devotees from all faiths gather to take a dip in the holy lake. Dance, music, gaily-attired folks and various cultural events enhance the fun of the occasion. Major attractions of the fair camel races, cattle auction and colorful shops displaying beautiful handicrafts.

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