Pushkar Fair, Ajmer ( November ): The well-known and marked with largest
participation of all the festivals of Rajasthan, Pushkar is an important
pilgrimage as well as the venue of a mammoth cattle fair. Bazaars, auctions,
music and sports are highlight of this event. It also offers some of the
most exquisite handcrafted items of Rajasthan that are sure to entice you.
The festival is well organized with enough arrangement for accommodation in
the tents.
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Essentially an animal fair, it provides an opportunity to
participate in some of the local sports. This eight days fair held every
year during the month of Jan-Feb, is popularly known as the Cattle fair and
is the second largest in Rajasthan. Nagaur Town is the most picturesque of
Rajput townships.
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One of the most popular of all
festivals it is a journey into the heart of the desert, the golden city of
Jaisalmer that has a charm of its own. Held in the month of January -
February, the Desert Festival exudes a delightful spirit. For three days ,he
otherwise barren land of Jaisalmer comes to life and is cluttered with
hordes of colorfully dressed people . Infact during these days Jaisalmer
gets a chance to paradeits exuberant charm to the world.
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Camel Festival, Bikaner ( January ): An
enchanting desert city which comes alive with music and dance. It is fast
gaining popularity as the visitor finds an opportunity to see some unusual
folk performances, camel, race camel dance etc. here.
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Gangaur, Jaipur ( March-April ): A festival devoted to
Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. It is time for young girls to
dress up in their finery and pray for grooms of their choice while the
married women pray for the well-being of their husbands. This 18-day
festival is laced with various activities and culminates in a grand
procession marking the arrival of Shiva to escort his bride home.
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Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer ( According to Lunar Calendar
): Held in the memory of the revered Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti, it
is an occasion for thousands of believers to congregate at the shrine and
offer their prayers. All of Ajmer seems to take on a festive air and several
programmes are organized to mark the festivals.
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