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.
