Though Rajasthan is a dull state by geographical means, people bring color and energy through number of fairs& Festivals. These festivities drown the bland state of Rajasthan in bright and magnificent colors. Fairs of Rajasthan reflect the sheer determination of Rajasthani people who, despite all odds, enjoy and celebrate life. Even the extreme weather and inhospitable climate do not deter them from appreciating and valuing the gift of life. Though Rajasthan is a dull state by geographical means, people bring color and energy through number of fairs& Festivals. These festivities drown the bland state of Rajasthan in bright and magnificent colors. Fairs of Rajasthan reflect the sheer determination of Rajasthani people who, despite all odds, enjoy and celebrate life. Even the extreme weather and inhospitable climate do not deter them from appreciating and valuing the gift of life. In fact, celebrations occur almost round the year and are a splendid opportunity for the visitor to gain an insight into the life of the Rajasthani. Other than the traditional fairs, recently established festivals, which involve elephants, camel races, dance and music, have been specially organized for the tourists. Among the better known fairs of Rajasthan are : -
Fairs and Festivals |
Place |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
Camel Festival |
Bikaner |
30-31 Dec |
18-19 Jan |
8-9 Jan |
26-27 Jan |
15-16 Jan |
4-5 Jan |
Nagaur Fair |
Nagaur |
22-25 Jan |
10-13 Feb |
30Jan-2-Feb |
17-20 Feb |
6-9 Feb |
26-29 Jan |
Desert Festival |
Jaisalmer |
28-30 Jan |
16-18 Feb |
5-7 Feb |
23-25 Feb |
12-14 Feb |
1-3 Feb |
Beneshwar Fair |
Dungarpur |
26-30 Jan |
14-18 Feb |
3-7 Feb |
21-25 Feb |
10-14 Feb |
1-3 Feb |
Braj Festival |
Bharatpur |
2-4 Feb |
2-4 Feb |
2-4 Feb |
2-4 Feb |
2-4 Feb |
2-4 Feb |
Elephant Festival |
Jaipur |
28 Feb |
19 Mar |
7 Mar |
26 Mar |
16 Mar |
5 Mar |
Kailadevi Fair |
Karauli |
12 Mar |
31 Mar |
19 Mar |
7 Apr |
28 Mar |
17 Mar |
Gangaur Festival |
Jaipur |
18-19 Mar |
6-7 Apr |
25-26 Mar |
13-14 Apr |
2-3 Apr |
22-23 Mar |
Mewar Festival |
Udaipur |
18-20 Mar |
6-8 Apr |
25-27 Mar |
13-15 Apr |
2-4 Apr |
22-24 Mar |
Mahaveerji Fair |
Mahaveerji |
24-30 Mar |
12-18 Apr |
1-6 Apr |
20-25 Apr |
8-15 Apr |
28Mar-4Apr |
Summer Festival |
Mt. Abu |
26-28 May |
15-17 May |
4-6 May |
23-25 May |
12-14 May |
2-4 May |
Teej Festival |
Jaipur |
12-13 Aug |
2-3 Aug |
22-23 Jul |
9-10 Aug |
30-31 Jul |
17-18 Aug |
Kajli Teej |
Bundi |
26-27 Aug |
15-16 Aug |
4 Aug |
22-23 Aug |
12-13 Aug |
31Aug-1 Sep |
Dussehra Festival |
Kota |
15-17 Oct |
4-6 Oct |
22-24 Oct |
12-14 Oct |
1-3 Oct |
21-22 Oct |
Matasya Festival |
Alwar |
15 - 16 Oct |
4-5 Oct |
22-23 Oct |
12-13 Oct |
2-3 Oct |
21-22 Oct |
Marwar Festival |
Jodhpur |
21-22 Oct |
10-11 Oct |
28-29 Oct |
17-18 Oct |
7-8 Oct |
26-27 Oct |
Puskhar Fair |
Pushkar (Ajmer ) |
13-21 Nov |
2-10 Nov |
20-28 Nov |
9-17 Nov |
30Oct-6 Nov |
18-25 Nov |
Chandrabhaga Fair |
Jhalawar |
20-22 Nov |
9-11 Nov |
27-29 Nov |
16-18 Nov |
5-7 Nov |
24-26 Nov |
Winter Festival |
Mt. Abu |
29-31 Dec |
29-31 Dec |
29-31 Dec |
29-31 Dec |
29-31 Dec |
29-31 Dec |
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