Fairs of Rajasthan
Baneshwar Fair
Baneshwar Fair is held during Shivratri (January-February) at Baneshwar.
The Baneshwar fair is a tribal fair where the Bhil tribals from Rajasthan,
Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat assemble to worship Lord Shiva. The tribals
set up camps in groups on the banks of Mahi and Som Rivers in the
forested area around the border of Rajasthan that it shares with Madhya
Pradesh and Gujarat.
Desert Fair
The annual Desert Fair of Jaisalmer is an important event in the calendar
of Rajasthan. The desert festival is held in January-February. It
showcases the performing arts of the region on the stretching sands
around the desert citadel. Amongst the many events you may enjoy at
the festival are the turban typing competition and the camel race.
Gangaur Fair
The Gangaur Festival is celebrated with much color and gusto in Jaipur,
Udaipur, Mandawa and Shekhawati regions of Rajasthan. For the fair,
women worship idols of Issar and Gangaur, manifestations of Shiva
and Parvati. Especially the unmarried women carry the images of the
divine couple and pray for a consort of the like of Shiva.
Nagaur Fair
The Nagaur Fair is celebrated on the outskirts of Nagaur in the month
of January-February. The Nagaur Fair is a trading fair for the cattle
and camels. Amongst the must checkouts at the fair are the hides of
the animals, cut into beautiful patterns.
Pushkar Fair
The Pushkar Fair is held in November in Pushkar, the temple town close
to Ajmer. Pilgrims bathe at the ghats and pray at the 8th century
temple of Lord Brahma. In the surrounding desert area the world's
largest camel fair is held.
Chakshu Fair
The Chakshu Fair is one of the most colorful events in the fair calendar
of Rajasthan. People from the rural pockets of Jaipur gather for the
fair. The people arrive in various forms of transport, laden in tractor
trolleys, jeeps et al.
Kolayat Fair
Kolayat Fair is held at the sacred site where Kapil Muni is supposed
to have meditated. Kolayat is easily accessible from Bikaner. When
the fair takes place at the banks of the lakes, the excitement can
be felt in the air. It is also known as the Kapil Muni Fair.
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