indian global tours ----> Rajasthan Fare & Festivals

Ever so often, the stark barren landscape of Rajasthancomes alive with a riot of colours and joyous celebrations.

It's as if people, in this sparsely-populated state, look for an excuse to come together with festive abandon and momentarily forget their tough lives.

Desert Festival.

Seasons are heralded with a festive fervour and cattle marts turn into delightful fairs. While some traditional fairs and festivals have a mythological origin, others commemorate a local hero or saint.

While traditional and religious festivals, such as Holi (the festival of colours), Diwali (the festival of lights), Makar Sakranti, Urs etc. are celebrated enthusiastically, festivals involving camel and elephant sports, folk music and dance are also being specially organized for tourists.

Pushkar Fair

These melas give a splendid insight into the life of the Rajasthanis and the romance of Rajasthan. And it's a wonderful idea to take a look at the Festival Calendar below, while planning your visit to the state.

**Rajasthan Tourism Festival Calender 2003-2005**
Fair/Festival	Place	2003	2004	2005
Camel Festival	Bikaner	17 - 18 Jan	6 - 7 Jan	24 - 25 Jan
Nagaur Fair	Nagaur	8 - 11 Feb	28 - 31 Jan	15 - 18 Feb
Desert Festival	Jaisalmer	14 - 16 Feb	4 - 6 Feb	21 - 23 Feb
Elephant Festival	Jaipur	17 March	6 March	25 March
Gangaur Fair	Jaipur	4 - 5 April	23 - 24 March	11 - 12 April
Mewar Festival	Udaipur	4 - 5 April	23 - 24 March	11 - 12 April
Summer Festival	Mt Abu	1 - 3 June	1 - 3 June	1 - 3 June
Teej Fair	Jaipur	1 - 2 Aug	19 - 20 Aug	8 - 9 Aug
Dusshera Mela	Kota	3 - 5 Oct	20 - 22 Oct	10 - 12 Oct
Marwar Festival	Jodhpur	8 - 9 Oct	26 - 27 Oct	16 - 17 Oct
Pushkar Fair	Pushkar	5 - 8 Nov	23 - 26 Nov	12 - 15 Nov
Chandrabhaga Fair	Jhalawar	7 - 9 Nov	25 - 27 Nov	14 - 16 Nov

Mewar Festival.
Udaipur

Teej Festival
Jaipur

Elephant Festival Jaipur

Camel Festival
Bikaner

Chandrabhaga Fair, Jhalawar.

Cattle fair
Nagaur.